A pt with PKD reports nocturne. what is the nocturne caused by?
a. increased fluid intake in the evening
b. increased hypertension
c. decreased urine-concentrating ability
d. detrusor irritability
Answer: c. decreased urine-concentrating ability
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The nurse in an orthopedic outpatient clinic expects to see several clients with fractures for follow-up. After reviewing the clients' medical records, which client is at the highest risk of a delayed union?
A) 20-year-old college student with type I diabetes mellitus who sustained a fractured tibia in a bicycle accident. Nutrition recall tool completed during the last visit was consistent with American Diabetic Association (ADA) guidelines. B) 62-year-old bartender with a history of peptic ulcer who sustained a fractured clavicle breaking up a fight at work. He was upset about abstaining from upper body resistance training. C) 49-year-old teacher with osteoporosis who sustained an open ulnar fracture in a motor vehicle accident. Reports that she has cut down smoking to 10 cigarettes per day. D) 55-year-old accountant who sustained fractures to the 4th and 5th right metatarsals. He has a history of hypertension under good control with medication.
The nurse is reviewing lab work on a newly admitted client. Which of the following diagnostic studies confirm the nursing diagnosis of Deficient Fluid Volume? Select all that apply
A) An elevated hematocrit level B) A low urine specific gravity C) Electrolyte imbalance D) Low protein level in the urine E) Absence of ketones in urine
A 6-year-old boy has been admitted to the hospital with burns. The nurse notes black sputum. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A) Obtain a brief history. B) Elicit a description of the burn. C) Obtain an in-depth history. D) Obtain a brief history, evaluate the child, and provide emergency care.
What is a trend found in doctoral-level programs that have developed since the 1970s?
a. Movement toward generalization of knowledge b. More emphasis on the clinical than on the academic nature of nursing c. Increased use of research-based teaching strategies d. Movement away from the independence of educational needs