The nurse is assessing the urinary functioning of a client. Which of the following conditions are most likely to result in urinary alterations? Select all that apply
A) Staphylococcus infection
B) Uncontrolled hypertension
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Collagen/vascular disease
E) Hypothyroidism
F) Bronchitis
B, C, D
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Any systemic condition that affects blood flow will affect kidney functioning. Examples of such conditions include hypertension, heart failure, trauma, and changes in small blood vessels related to diabetes mellitus or collagen/vascular diseases.
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While the nurse is removing a fecal impaction, the client begins to perspire profusely and complains of shortness of breath. The nurse notes that the client's pulse rate has slowed to 44 beats per minute. Which is the priority action by the nurse?
1. Holding the fingers still until the symptoms stop, and then resuming removal of fecal impaction 2. Stopping the procedure immediately 3. Continuing the procedure, and monitoring the client carefully 4. Stopping the procedure and calling the health care provider immediately
The nurse is preparing educational material concerning fire safety in the home. What research da-ta will be included in the material?
a. Most fires occur during the daytime hours. b. Fire mortality is highest in adults older than 80 years of age. c. Most people who die in fires are killed by the flames. d. Most fires occur outside the home.
The provider orders 100 mL of dextrose 5% in water (D5W) to be administered in 2 hours. The drop factor is 15 drops per mL. You should regulate the IV to deliver ________ gtt/min.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).