The nurse determines that a child has insufficient calcium in the diet and is at risk for hypocalcemia. What may be caused by hypocalcemia?

A) Cardiac arrhythmias
B) Neurologic damage
C) Kidney failure
D) Urinary tract disorders


C) Kidney failure

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The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of the treatment for a stage III pressure ulcer as satisfactory when the bed of the ulcer is pink, indicating the presence of _________________________, an indicator of tissue perfusion

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which assessment would indicate that surgical anesthesia has not been achieved for the client undergoing surgery with a general anesthetic?

1. Muscle rigidity 2. A reduction in heart rate 3. Slowed eye movements 4. Loss of consciousness

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A patient has nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (DI). What treatment does the healthcare professional anticipate for this patient?

a. Exogenous ADH replacement b. Intranasal desmopressin c. Water and sodium restriction d. Loop diuretic administration

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Which province was the first to propose that the basic entry to nursing practice be the baccalau-reate degree?

a. Ontario b. Alberta c. British Columbia d. New Brunswick

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