The osmolality of a solution is determined by which of these?
a. density of molecules in water c. percentage of mole-cules in water
b. number of molecules in water d. weight of molecules in water
B
Osmolality of a solution is determined by laboratory test measuring the number of molecules within water.
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A) "Having to urinate so often is annoying. I would suggest that you watch how much fluid you are drinking and limit it." B) "You shouldn't be urinating this frequently now. It usually stops by the time you are eight weeks' pregnant. Is there anything else bothering you?" C) "By the time you are twelve weeks' pregnant, this frequent urination should no longer be a problem. Of course, it is likely to return toward the end of your pregnancy." D) "Women having their second child generally don't have frequent urination. Are you experiencing any burning sensations?"
For a client with a history of recurrent UTIs who is prescribed an acid-ash diet, the nurse would advise the client to include
a. alcohol. b. carbonated beverages. c. coffee. d. cranberry juice.
A client receiving intravenous chemotherapy asks the nurse the reason for wearing a mask, gloves, and gown while administering drugs to the client. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "These coverings protect you from getting an infection from me." b. "I am preventing the spread of infection from you to me or any other client here." c. "The policy is for any nurse giving these drugs to wear a gown, gloves, and mask." d. "The clothing protects me from acciden-tally absorbing these drugs."
The student nurse is preparing to perform a rapid assessment as the more experienced nurse observes. Which statement by the student nurse indicates that further education is required?
1. "The rapid assessment should last approximately 10 minutes." 2. "I should perform a rapid assessment for all of my assigned clients at the beginning of the shift to help me prioritize care." 3. "The rapid assessment will help me establish baseline data about the client." 4. "After I perform the rapid assessments on the clients I've been assigned, I can go back and get more information during my routine assessments."