As part of routine data collection, a nurse is required to observe the characteristics of
urine of his clients. Which statement is true regarding the characteristics of urine?
A) Light amber-colored urine is seen in the case of dehydration
B) Strong ammonia-like odor is normal in freshly voided urine
C) Change in the normal color of urine may be caused by medications
D) Orange-brown colored urine is seen in the case of overhydration
C
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a. It affects single joints only. b. Antibodies lead to inflammation. c. It consists of an autoimmune process. d. Morning stiffness is rare. e. Permanent damage is inevitable.
A patient with adrenal insufficiency has been admitted to the intensive care unit in adrenal crisis. What assessment findings support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
A) Physiological exhaustion B) Hypertension C) Fluid shift D) Shock E) Septicemia
A client suspected to have myasthenia gravis is scheduled for the Tensilon (edrophonium chloride) test. Which prescribed medication does the nurse prepare to administer if complications of this test occur?
a. Epinephrine b. Atropine sulfate c. Diphenhydramine d. Neostigmine bromide
Which precaution is most important to teach a patient who is newly prescribed a thyroid hormone replacement drug?
a. "Avoid taking fiber supplements while on this drug." b. "Be sure to take this drug at the same time everyday." c. "Weigh yourself daily and keep a record of these weights." d. "Do not increase the dose without your prescriber's knowledge."