The nurse is checking the laboratory results of a 76-year-old woman who had a urinalysis performed. The nurse notes that there is calcium in her urine. What condition does this abnormal substance in the urine signify?
A) Infection
B) Bone degeneration
C) Kidney disease
D) Hypertension
B
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Urine calcium may be measured to help detect bone disease; high amounts of calcium indicate degeneration of bone tissue.
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Which parent statement shows understanding of the cause of the child's genetic condition in such a way that the nurse can document that no further teaching about the cause is needed?
1. "I was angry on the day he was conceived; that is why he got this sickness." 2. "My nephews had chickenpox in my seventh month of pregnancy with my son, so that is how he got this way." 3. "My child has this disease because the code in the genes just changed, and it is no one's fault." 4. "Our child is like this because I sunbathed too much during the pregnancy when I carried him."
A nurse is caring for a patient with schizophrenia who is prescribed antipsychotic medications. Which statement is accurate regarding schizophrenia and medication treatment?
1. Typical antipsychotic medications block serotonin and dopamine. 2. Dopamine receptors exist in only one region of the brain, making treatment difficult. 3. Atypical antipsychotic medications cause fewer extrapyramidal side effects than traditional antipsychotic medications. 4. Positive symptoms of schizophrenia respond more readily to atypical antipsychotic medications than traditional medications.
An older person with a spinal cord injury wishes to be taken off of life support three months after his injury occurred. The physician will not allow this or sign the order for it. What two principles are in conflict in this situation?
a. autonomy versus paternalism b. autonomy versus justice c. nonmaleficence versus beneficence d. veracity versus fidelity
The recommended dosage of Dilantin for a child is 7 mg/kg/24 h given q12 h. The child's weight is 55 lb. The medication is supplied in 125 mg/5 mL
a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____________ b. Calculate the safe dose for this child. ____________________ c. How many milliliters will be administered for each dose? ____________________