Chloride is mainly excreted by which body system?
a. kidneys c. respiratory
b. liver d. skin
A
The body's main method of excretion for most electrolytes is through the kidneys.
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A 62-year-old man states that his physician told him that he has an "inguinal hernia." He asks the nurse to explain what a hernia is. The nurse should:
a. Tell him not to worry and that most men his age develop hernias. b. Explain that a hernia is often the result of prenatal growth abnormalities. c. Refer him to his physician for additional consultation because the physician made the initial diagnosis. d. Explain that a hernia is a loop of bowel protruding through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.
The OB manager is looking at staffing for the night shift. The postpartum unit is busy and the labor-delivery unit has four clients in labor. The manager collects data from the nursing staff regarding the acuity of their clients
These data assist the manager in determining the staff for the next shift. This is an example of which type of system? 1. Demand management 2. Block scheduling 3. Organizational related 4. Patient classification
The abnormal process in which aspects of the social, physical, emotional, or intellectual function of a person are diminished or impaired is called
1. health. 2. illness. 3. recovery. 4. homeostasis.
A pregnant woman is having a nipple-stimulated contraction stress test. Which result indicates hyperstimulation?
1. The fetal heart rate decelerates when three contractions occur within a 10-minute period. 2. The fetal heart rate accelerates when contractions last up to 60 seconds. 3. There are more than five fetal movements in a 10-minute period. 4. There are more than three uterine contractions in a 6-minute period.