To correctly prepare for a spirometry test, the patient is told to
Answer: Not eat a large meal or smoke for four to six hours before the test
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A community nurse is visiting a new mother and her newborn in their home. The mother is concerned that her baby is not gaining enough weight. To encourage proper weight gain, the mother should be instructed to:
1. Dilute formula with water. 2. Offer 12–32 ounces of formula every 24 hours. 3. Offer formula every 6–8 hours. 4. Provide skim milk exclusively.
What is the largest number of pyramids that a healthy kidney has?
A) 18 B) 16 C) 12 D) 8
The nurse is reviewing the function of the pancreas with a patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. When discussing this organ's function, on which cell types should the nurse focus?
Select all that apply. 1. f cells 2. beta cells 3. delta cells 4. alpha cells 5. omega cells
After an individual has made the decision to seek help for substance abuse, the first step is usually ____, which involves clearing the drug from the body.
a. withdrawal b. abstinence c. intervention d. hypnosis e. detoxification