A nurse is caring for a client who has a fever and is diaphoretic. The nurse monitors the client's urinary output and laboratory values, anticipating which about the client?
A. Urine output will be decreased
B. Urine production will be increased
C. Serum osmolality will be decreased
D. Urine specific gravity will decreased
Ans: A. Urine output will be decreased
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A. "I had a fibroadenoma of the breast when I was 22 years old." B. "I had my first child when I was 26 years old and my second child when I was 32." C. "I stopped using oral contraceptives when I was no longer sexually active." D. "I went through menopause 2 years ago and have started having vaginal bleeding again."
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A) latex gloves. B) a food to which he is allergic. C) chlorine in the pool. D) poison ivy.
Workplace violence is a global concern now addressed by various legislation in the majority of countries. Although each country has specifics, there is an underlying provision in each country's legislation
Which point is covered by legislation throughout the world? A) Detailed punishment appropriate for the behavior B) Expectation of safe work place environment C) Agreement on working definitions to ensure universal understanding D) Standardized universal reporting form
Patients being treated for gout must drink large amounts of fluids to help wash away the uric acid crystals. ________ glasses of water a day are recommended.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).