Surgical removal of a large amount of intestine results in the loss of absorptive surface, called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Short bowel syndrome
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The therapeutic level of theophylline is directly related to the blood levels achieved from the administration of the medication on a regular schedule. Which factors affect therapeutic levels? (Select all that apply.)
a. Variance in rates of absorption b. Fluid intake c. Metabolism d. Age of the patient e. Elimination
The route of excretion of a volatile drug will likely be the:
1. Kidneys 2. Lungs 3. Bile and feces 4. Skin
What should the nurse do when providing care for a patient with an acute attack of trigeminal neuralgia?
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse tests stereognosis by asking the client to close eyes and perform which activity? The client:
a. Identifies an object placed in the hand. b. Distinguishes numbers or letters traced in the palm of the hand. c. Touches the index finger of the non-dominant hand to the nose. d. Walks heel to toe in a straight line.