The nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit. None of the patients currently has any acute or chronic kidney problems. Which patient has the greatest risk to develop AKI?
a. 73-year-old male who has hypertension and peripheral vascular disease
b. 32-year-old female who is pregnant and has gestational diabetes
c. 49-year-old male who is obese and has a history of skin cancer
d. 23-year-old female who has been treated for urinary tract infection
Answer: a. 73-year-old male who has hypertension and peripheral vascular disease
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1. Rubs palm against palm when washing hands. 2. Applies a palmful of product into cupped hands. 3. Interlaces fingers palm to palm. 4. Dries hands with clean paper towel.
__________ is also referred to as outpatient care
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When working with a multiproblem family, which of the following goals should the nurse approach first?
a. The goal that best matches the agency's policies and procedures b. The goal that can be achieved "behind the scenes" without any effort from the family c. The goal easiest for the nurse to complete because of her or his expertise d. The goal that the family believes is the most important
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What will be an ideal response?