Hypoxia means that there is a decrease of oxygen to the brain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A) Toxic substances inflame the pancreas. B) The patient abuses alcohol. C) Viruses digest the pancreas. D) Pancreatic enzymes digest the pancreas.
A female patient with a recent diagnosis of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is scheduled to soon begin hemodialysis. A nephrology nurse has been conducting extensive patient teaching in anticipation of this treatment
What diet should the nurse recommend to minimize her patient's risk of complications and interdialytic weight gain? A) Low-fat diet with an emphasis on simple carbohydrates B) Small, frequent meals with an emphasis on leafy green vegetables C) Low-potassium, high-calorie diet D) Low-protein, low-sodium diet
While working at a weekend "free clinic," the nurse is assessing a 3-year-old when the mother of the child confides that it has been very difficult providing for her family of four children on her limited budget, and that she is not sure that
she has enough money to buy food for the rest of the month, let alone the antibiotic that is needed for the child's ear infection. Which is the intervention by the nurse that would be most beneficial for the child and this family? 1. Giving the mother enough free samples of the antibiotic for the recommended course of treatment 2. Putting the mother in contact with a local agency that provides food on a regular basis to needy families and helps them access other resources in the community 3. Talking with the mother about the factors that increase a child's risk of acquiring an ear infection 4. Talking with the mother about the importance of a balanced diet in the growth and development of children, and providing her with a list of inexpensive, nutritious foods
The nurse is caring for a woman suspected of having a vaginal fistula. Which finding will support the proposed diagnosis?
a. Pneumaturia b. Hematuria c. Oliguria d. Dysuria