The nurse is preparing to give a potassium supplement. Which laboratory test should be checked before the patient receives a dose of potassium?
a. Complete blood count
b. Serum potassium level
c. Serum sodium level
d. Liver function studies
ANS: B
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The most qualified person to determine the presence and severity of the patient's pain is the
A) critical care nurse. B) family member. C) patient. D) physician.
Which of the following is related to the feasibility of implementing a new nursing intervention?
a. Degree of change people will need to make b. Relevance to health care practice c. Reliability and validity of the measures used d. Significance of scientific merit
What is the role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in cell metastasis?
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