When collecting a 24-hour urine specimen,
A) ask the patient to urinate in a large bottle.
B) place the collection container in the freezer.
C) discard the first specimen of the day.
D) discard the last specimen of the 24-hour period.
C
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A. Communication of bad news. B. Locus of decision-making. C. Attitudes toward advance directives. D. Type of health care worker assigned to care for client in last stages
A child with acute renal failure is being treated with peritoneal dialysis. Following medical orders, the dialysate has been infused into the child's abdomen. When the dialysate is drained, the nurse notes the following findings
Which finding requires notification of the physician? 1. The dialysate is clear on return. 2. The volume of drained dialysate is less than the volume infused. 3. The child is restless, wanting to get up and play. 4. The child's vital signs are basically the same as were noted on infusion.
An older client has met the criteria for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. The client does not respond to antidepressant medications. Which therapeutic intervention should a nurse anticipate will be ordered for this client?
1. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 2. Neuroleptic therapy 3. An antiparkinsonian agent 4. An anxiolytic agent
Americans throw away approximately 4 pounds of solid waste per person per day. The highest percentage by weight of refuse are paper and
1. Food. 2. Glass. 3. Plastic. 4. Wood. 5. Yard waste.