A patient who has diarrhea receives a 3% saline solution intravenously to replace the sodium and chloride lost in the stool. What effect will this fluid replacement have on cells?
a. Become hydrated
b. Swell or burst
c. Shrink
d. Divide
Ans: c. Shrink
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A) The buoyancy of a water bed promotes potential for fertility. B) Penile implants provide potential for fertility. C) Motor paralysis does not affect potential for fertility. D) Ejaculation is rare.
A nurse is assigned to care for a client with an infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The client has an abdominal wound that requires irrigation and has a tracheostomy attached to a mechanical ventilator that requires frequent suctioning. While gathering the needed supplies before entering the client's room, which necessary protective items does the nurse obtain?
A. Mask B. Gown C. Gloves D. Face shield E. Shoe protectors
The home care nurse is assessing the home environment of a patient with a laryngectomy. The nurse informs the patient that he will need to arrange for installation of which system in the home?
A) A humidification system B) An air conditioning system C) A water purification system D) A radiant heating system
A nurse is reviewing a journal article about class IA antiarrhythmics. The article describes a drug that decreases depolarization and prolongs the refractory period. The nurse is most likely reading an article about which drug?
A) Quinidine B) Lidocaine C) Disopyramide D) Flecainide