The student nurse studying fluid and electrolyte balance learns that which of the following is a function of water? Select all that apply
A) provide a medium for transporting wastes to cells and nutrients from cells
B) provide a medium for transporting substances throughout the body
C) facilitate cellular metabolism and proper cellular chemical functioning
D) act as a buffer for electrolytes and nonelectrolytes
E) help maintain normal body temperature
F) facilitate digestion and promote elimination
B, C, E, F
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a. "Do you have sex with men, women, or both?" b. "Which gender do you prefer to have sex with?" c. "What types of sexual activities do you prefer?" d. "Are you heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual?"
What should the nurse include in a teaching plan for a mother of a toddler who will be taking prednisone for several months?
a. The medication should be taken between meals. b. The medication needs to be discontinued because of the risks associated with long-term usage. c. The medication should not be stopped ab-ruptly. d. The medication may lower blood glucose so the mother needs to observe the child for signs of hypoglycemia.
A client is being treated for a thromboembolic disorder. If the goal is to prevent clot formation, the nurse anticipates the client will be treated with which classifications of drug?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Hemostatics 2. Thrombolytics 3. Anticoagulants 4. Antiplatelet agents 5. Clotting factor concentrates
A patient's IV flow needs to be checked frequently so that any adjustments in rate will be small. The allowable percent of change varies according to the institution's policy, patient's condition, and other factors. For this problem set only, assume that the patient's flow rate may be reset if the maximum variation from the physician's order is not more than 25%. Compute the percent of variation
before resetting IV flow rates, and indicate either the new flow rate you will set or the appropriate action you will take. The following IV order will be regulated manually: 1,000 mL D5W IV to infuse in 8 hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate of the IV fluid in gtt/min. Flow rate: __________ gtt/min Fill in the blank(s) with correct word