You are caring for a 65-year-old male patient admitted to your unit 72 hours ago with pyloric stenosis. A nasogastric tube was placed upon admission and has been on low intermittent suction ever since
You notice that the patient's potassium is very low. What would you be concerned that the patient may be at risk for?
A) Hypercalcemia
B) Metabolic acidosis
C) Metabolic alkalosis
D) Respiratory acidosis
C
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A) Variable expression B) Expressivity C) Camptodactyly D) Penetrance
The nurse is planning goals for a client diagnosed as having a personality disorder. The main goal of therapy is to help the client to
1. adjust to his medications. 2. learn to get along with others. 3. learn to control his environments. 4. become aware of how his behavior affects his life.
Jon is the only registered nurse at the hospital who is certified to insert percutaneous intravenous catheters. What type of power does this certification provide?
A) Legitimate B) Expert C) Charismatic D) Self
When describing the influence of Harry Stack Sullivan on psychiatric–mental health nursing, which of the following would an instructor address as a major concept?
A) Interpersonal relations B) Harmony between the individual and society C) Collective unconscious D) Unconditional positive regard