The nurse understands that the client with renal failure may be unable to:(Select all that apply)
1. To reabsorb and regenerate bicarbonate
2. Excrete bicarbonate and retain hydrogen ions in order to increase pH
3. Reabsorb and regenerate bicarbonate and excrete hydrogen ions to increase pH
4. Provide the short term regulation of acid base balance
5. Retain hydrogen ions in order to make more acid available to offset the bicarbonate
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Rationale: The kidneys maintain acid-base balance by selectively excreting or conserving bicarbonate and hydrogen ions
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The nurse is working with clients who have connective tissue diseases. Which disorders are correctly paired with their manifestations? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dry, scaly skin rash - Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) b. Esophageal dysmotility - Systemic sclerosis c. Excess uric acid excretion - Gout d. Footdrop and paresthesias - Osteoarthritis e. Vasculitis causing organ damage - Rheumatoid arthritis
The informatics nurse is using outcomes research to determine the effectiveness of changes made to the electronic health record. On which concepts should the nurse focus? Select all that apply
A) Accelerating the diffusion of research into practice B) Linking treatments and outcomes data through databases C) Minimizing variations in practice by developing quality guidelines D) Analyzing databases so results can be quickly and easily disseminated E) Providing ways to systematically measure the functioning and well-being of patients
An appropriate implementation for a patient with severe psoriasis who has a nursing diagnosis of "Disturbed body image related to skin lesions" would be:
1. touching the patient often. 2. reassuring the patient of a quick remission. 3. reminding the patient to bathe often. 4. prompt administration of PRN medications.
Which type of anemia is due to decreased or absent function of the bone marrow?
a. acquired hemolytic c. iron deficiency b. hypoplastic d. sickle cell