A healthcare professional is caring for four patients. Which patient should the professional assess for hypermagnesemia as a priority?
a. Hepatitis
b. Renal failure
c. Trauma to the hypothalamus
d. Pancreatitis
Ans: b. Renal failure
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A) Feelings of hunger B) Constipation C) Feeling of fullness D) Gastric reflux
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with acute alcohol intoxication. What would it be important to assess this patient for?
A) Depression B) Hypoglycemia C) Suicidal ideations D) Hyperglycemia
The hospital nursing group has reviewed external standards of care to establish standards of care for a newly organized patient care unit. These external sources serve to set which level of standard of care?
1. Locality 2. Mutually acceptable 3. National 4. Worldwide
A pediatric nurse is putting together a series of educational handouts to give to moms when they come in for well-baby visits. What is the most important piece of information to include on the handout about healthy sleep habits?
A. Dress the baby in lightweight, loose fitting clothes. B. Put the baby to sleep on his or her back. C. Don't begin strict sleep training until the baby is at least 3 to 4 months old. D. Use a lightweight, small blanket if the room is cold.