Which of the following statements would be incorrect?
1. Ketosis can occur when a person avoids carbohydrate intake.
2. Acetone and diacetic acid are ketone bodies that can be measured in the urine.
3. Approximately 130 grams of carbohydrate is needed each day to prevent ketosis.
4. A person can identify impending ketosis by its symptom of fainting.
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A) Breathing is diaphragmatic B) Pulse rate is increased C) Secondary sex characteristics are present D) Blood pressure has reached adult level
An older patient is receiving oxycodone for cancer pain. For which side effect should the nurse assess the patient?
A) Thirst B) Delirium C) Addiction D) Muscle weakness
Upon auscultation of breath sounds, a nurse hears popping noises on inspiration and expiration. These sounds are indicative of which of these conditions?
a. fluid accumulation in the lungs b. inflammation of the pleura c. obstructed or narrowed airways as in bronchospasm d. obstruction due to secretions blocking the airway
The nurse is gathering information from the family of a patient who is experiencing confusion. An important question the nurse should ask the family is:
1. "Are you sure she is confused? Maybe she just didn't hear what you were say-ing." 2. "When did you first think she might be confused and tell me exactly what hap-pened." 3. "Did something bad happen to her during her childhood?" 4. "How can you say she is confused? She knows who she is."