In order to evaluate a patient's acid–base balance, the primary provider has prescribed diagnostic tests to measure pH, PCO2, and HCO3 – . The nurse realizes that the patient will:
a. Have a venous blood sample drawn
b. Have an arterial blood sample taken
c. Need to provide a fresh voided urine sample
d. Need to provide a 24-hour urine sample
ANS: B
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A) Hydrochlorothiazide B) Enalapril maleate C) Spironolactone D) Losartan potassium
Which statement indicates the psychiatric–mental health nurse understands the basic principles of symbolic interactionism in working with clients?
1. "Clients with mental disorders are unlikely to understand the personal meaning of their experiences." 2. "I try to avoid interventions that ignore the personal meaning of experiences to my clients." 3. "Clients with altered brain chemistry need frequent reassurance that they should not worry about their condition." 4. "After my first year of working in mental health, I was able to develop standardized interventions for clients with the same diagnoses."
The mineral that has been determined to be essential for cardiac function is:
1. iron. 2. fluoride. 3. zinc. 4. magnesium.
What may cause hypovolemic shock in children? Select all that apply
a. Hyperthermia b. Burns c. Vomiting or diarrhea d. Hemorrhage e. Skin abscess that cultures positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)