Which of the following statements regarding nephrotic syndrome is INCORRECT?

A. The syndrome refers to a group of abnormalities characterized by an excess of protein in the urine.
B. It may be produced by a number of different types of renal diseases.
C. Patients have marked leg edema.
D. It most frequently occurs in children.


A

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The nurse has completed discharge teaching for a client with an anxiety disorder. Which client statement indicates that client teaching about respiratory alkalosis has been effective?

A) "I will see my counselor on a regular basis." B) "I will breather faster when I am feeling anxious." C) "I will eat more bananas at breakfast." D) "I will not take antacids when I have heartburn."

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A patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital because of chronic severe diarrhea. As the nurse caring for this patient you would expect the physician to order what drug for the management of the patient's diarrhea?

A) Zithromax B) Sandostatin C) Levaquin D) Biaxin

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Which statement would the nurse evaluate as indicating the patient needs further education about mastitis and breastfeeding?

1. "If I wear a plastic-backed breast pad, I can continue to breastfeed.". 2. "If I develop discharge from the mastitis, I should avoid feeding the baby on that side.". 3. "My breast milk will help protect the baby from infection from my mastitis.". 4. "If the baby is not emptying my breast, I should use a breast pump after feeding.".

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The pediatric nurse explains to student nurses that when a child becomes ill, pediatric nursing care traditionally occurs with a primary health care provider in a:

A) hospital setting. B) medical home. C) private medical office. D) 24-hour observation unit.

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