Peristalsis of the muscular walls of the ureters prevents discharge of urine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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An older patient with a history of severe arthritis has not received pain medication for over 18 hours. The patient is currently complaining of severe pain in both legs
What will the nurse attribute as being the reason for the patient's increase in pain? 1. Dependency on narcotics 2. Over-exaggeration of the amount of pain 3. Need for alternative measures for pain relief 4. Untreated pain resulting in lower pain threshold
A patient is treated with fludrocortisone for primary adrenal insufficiency. If the dosage is too high, the nurse would expect to see:
a. retention of water and salt. b. hyperkalemia. c. hyperglycemia. d. profound dehydration.
The client says to the nurse, "My doctor said my drug is a controlled substance; am I considered an addict?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Are you concerned about becoming an addict? We can discuss this in more detail it you would like to." 2. "You are not an addict; the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) restricts the use of drugs with a high potential for abuse." 3. "Why do you ask about becoming an addict? Not many of our clients have asked this question." 4. "You are not an addict, but the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will monitor you for this."
During stage 3 sleep, the client may experience
A) Enuresis B) Anxiety C) Diaphoresis D) Shortness of breath