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
C
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Which study would be categorized as a replication study?
1. A study in which the researcher investigates how cells divide and grow in various environments. 2. A study in which the researcher repeats another researcher's study on the use of pain medication in infants. 3. A study looking at the ability of a new medication to control hallucinations and delusions. 4. A study measuring the effect of a new treatment for pressure ulcers.
The patient is admitted with generalized fatigue and a low hemoglobin and hematocrit (anemia). The patient denies vomiting and states that his last bowel movement earlier that day was normal in color and consistency
However, because GI blood loss can be a cause of anemia, the nurse should expect to: a. obtain a stool sample for guaiac testing. b. chart that the patient reports the presence of melena in his stool. c. inspect the patient's next stool for the presence of coffee-ground contents. d. obtain guaiac positive stools only if bleeding is current.
What indications would lead the nurse to suspect sepsis in a newborn?
1. Respiratory distress syndrome developing 48 hours after birth 2. Temperature of 97.0°F 2 hours after warming the infant from 97.4°F 3. Irritability and flushing of the skin at 8 hours of age 4. Bradycardia and tachypnea developing when the infant is 36 hours old
The Mini-Mental State Examination would be used by a nurse who is interested in obtaining information about:
a. affect changes. b. cognitive processes. c. thought content and processes. d. abnormal psychological experiences.