A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a client. Which result would alert the nurse to potential malnutrition?
A) Hemoglobin of 13.1 g/dL
B) Hematocrit of 40%
C) Serum albumin of 2.6 g/dL
D) Total protein of 7 g/dL
C
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The nurse is conducting a breast health workshop for a group of women. Which of the following would the nurse include in this workshop when outlining risk factors for breast cancer? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Caucasian race 2. Positive family history 3. Low socioeconomic status 4. Hormone replacement therapy 5. Female age 35 to 40
Which symptom indicates too much sodium has been lost when a loop diuretic has been used?
a. Blood pressure gets higher as the day passes. b. Blood levels of potassium are increased every morning. c. The patient's urine is a light yellow color and has no perceptible odor. d. The patient becomes light-headed and dizzy when moving from a sitting to a standing position.
A nurse believes in listening to clients and coworkers more than talking to them, allowing more personal control for all involved. This is a quality of which of the following managerial mindsets?
A) Reflective B) Analytical C) Worldly D) Collaborative
A neonate is born to a diabetic mother. The baby is very large, weighing 10 lb. The nurse plans care of the neonate accordingly. Nursing care will include:
a. Holding feedings to help reduce blood glucose b. Monitoring blood glucose levels carefully c. Checking vital signs each shift d. None of the above