Atrial natriuretic peptide causes
A) decreased renal excretion of salt and water.
B) increased renal excretion of salt and water.
C) decreased absorption of calcium.
D) increased absorption of calcium.
B
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The nurse assessing a premature newborn infant auscultates a continuous machinery-like murmur. This finding is associated with which congenital heart defect?
a. Pulmonary stenosis b. Patent ductus arteriosus c. Ventricular septal defect d. Coarctation of the aorta
Jehovah's Witnesses are opposed to:
A. Blood transfusions. B. Blood tests. C. Medication. D. Consumption of red meat.
As part of R.L's admission assessment, you conduct a skin assessment. What areas of R.L.'s
body will you pay particular attention to? What will be an ideal response?