The major reason for not crushing a sustained-release capsule is that, if crushed, the coated beads of the drugs could possibly result in:
1. Disintegration
2. Toxicity
3. Malabsorption
4. Deterioration
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A) Assess for cultural differences B) Boost the morale of the client C) Vary the voice tone and pitch D) Increase the detail of the teaching
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a. Right upper b. Left upper c. Right lower d. Left lower
A client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In reviewing this client's laboratory values, the nurse would not be surprised to see a/an
a. decreased sedimentation rate. b. elevated RBC count. c. normochromic anemia. d. therapeutic INR.
What labs may be elevated due to dehydration?