The nursing diagnosis most pertinent to the child with nephrotic syndrome is:
a. risk for bleeding.
b. growth and development, altered.
c. elimination, altered: urinary retention.
d. nutrition, altered: more than body requirements.
b
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1. clinical chronic depression. 2. acute depression. 3. prolonged sleep psychosis. 4. manic-depressive psychosis.
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you?
a. Yes, if the task is in your job description. b. Yes, if the nurse teaches you how to per-form the task. c. No. The nurse makes delegation decisions that are best for the person. d. No. The nurse performs the task unless he or she is busy.
Explain the role of the kidneys in the development of hypertension.
A. Activation of the RAA mechanism causes vasoconstriction, and sodium and water release, which leads to an increase in blood pressure. B. Deactivation of the RAA mechanism causes vasoconstriction, and sodium and water retention, which leads to an increase in blood pressure. C. Activation of the RAA mechanism causes vasoconstriction, and sodium and water retention, which leads to an increase in blood pressure. D. None of these are correct.
The home health nurse is caring for the patient with tuberculosis who is taking rifampin and isoniazid (INH). The nurse should carefully monitor the patient for which potential side effect?
a. Gallstones b. Liver disorders c. Bleeding ulcers d. Esophagitis