With decreased kidney function, the kidneys will excrete less creatinine in the urine, which may result in
higher serum creatinine levels.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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A) Using computer-based programs for client education B) Engaging in video conferencing to share research findings C) Identifying multiple factors associated with promoting wellness D) Developing a plan to address the rapid increase in the older adult population
A patient has been admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). The nurse should be aware of what aspects of PMR? Select all that apply
A) PMR has an association with the genetic marker HLA-DR4. B) Immunoglobulin deposits occur in PMR. C) PMR is considered to be a "wear-and-tear" disease. D) Foods high in purines exacerbate the biochemical processes that occur in PMR. E) PMR occurs predominately in Caucasians.
A client receives an autograft of skin from his abdomen to his right arm after suffering a third-degree burn from a campfire. Select the instructions by the nurse that best insure that the newly grafted skin is not rejected
a. Decrease your protein intake to 60 grams per day. b. Increase your fluid intake to 2 to 3 liters per day. c. Avoid going outside for 2 weeks after you are discharged from the hospital. d. Keep your right arm in a sling with mi-nimal range of motion for 2 weeks.
A nurse who oversees the care in a nursing home is aware that the older adults who reside in the facility are vulnerable to impaired thermoregulation. What information source should the nurse prioritize when regulating the temperature in the facility?
A) The nurse's perception of heat and cold when dressed similarly to the residents B) Readings from an accurate thermometer C) The input from nursing assistant and unlicensed care providers in the facility D) The suggestions of residents who do not have cognitive impairments