Peritonitis, an infection in the peritoneum, is a major complication of peritoneal dialysis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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An example of a postrenal category of acute renal failure (ARF) according to precipitating factors and symptoms includes which of the following?
A) hypovolemia B) acute tubular necrosis C) renal calculi D) cardiac failure
A nurse has given a premature hypoglycemic infant an IV glucose solution. How would the nurse best determine if the goals for this treatment have been met?
A. Blood glucose is 42 mg/dL. B. Blood glucose is 58 mg/dL. C. The baby has a normal-sounding cry. D. The baby is sucking vigorously.
What should the therapeutic management of iron deficiency anemia include?
a. Multivitamins b. Calcium c. Ferrous sulfate d. Iodine
Which statement or question by the nurse indicates that the nurse–patient relationship is entering the termination phase?
a. "I'll be admitting you to our nursing unit as soon as I obtain your health history." b. "You seem upset today. Would you like to talk about whatever is bothering you?" c. "I'm leaving for the day. Is there anything I can do for you before I leave?" d. "Hello. My name is Leslie and I'm going to be your nurse today."