Blood in the urine is termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hematuria
The medical term for blood in the urine is hematuria.
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The nurse administering a lithium carbonate (Lithobid) to a child with mental retardation monitors the child for which of the following therapeutic effects?
1. Weight loss 2. Decreased agitation 3. Weight gain 4. Elevated mood
The nurse determines that the patient is at the end of the resuscitation phase of the burn injury. What assessment data has the nurse obtained that is a primary indicator of this phase?
A) Pa02 of 90 B) A reddish-brown color of urine C) Urine output of >30 mL/hr D) Urine output of <20 mL/hr
__________ is a general term that refers to pathologic changes in nerves
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is caring for the patient immediately after an angiogram has been finished. Which action does the nurse take to prevent a complication of this procedure?
a. Limit the patient's total fluid intake. b. Encourage early patient ambulation. c. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees. d. Apply constant pressure to the insertion site.