Pathological development of ascites includes the following factors except:
a. veins outside portal circulation dilate, leading to fluid leaking out of the vascular system into the abdominal cavity.
b. activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism that leads to additional pooling of fluid.
c. hyperalbuminemia.
d. portal hypertension.
c
You might also like to view...
A nurse suspects a client might be abusing anabolic steroids. Which of the following signs might a client exhibit that would indicate abuse of anabolic steroids? Select all that apply
A) Uncontrolled rage B) Jaundice C) Inability to concentrate D) Acne E) Severe depression
In considering whether or not to accept a job offer as a nurse manager at a Magnet™ hospital, you look at an environment that you might encounter as a head nurse at the hospital. You deter-mine that you could expect to:
a. Find it difficult to recruit new staff. b. See rapid turnover of staff on your unit. c. Find nurses who exemplify interest in quality care. d. Find limited interest in excellence in the nursing environment.
A client is diagnosed with a low red blood cell count. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this client?
1. Urine output 2. Bowel sounds 3. Respirations 4. Consciousness
Which statement by the staff indicates teaching was successful concerning aldosterone? Secre-tion of aldosterone results in:
a. decreased plasma osmolality. b. increased serum potassium levels. c. increased blood volume. d. localized edema.