The nurse has been closely monitoring the blood work of a patient who recently experienced nephrotoxic effects from an over-the-counter medication
In the course of providing care, the nurse has been teaching the patient about the various roles that the kidney plays in the maintenance of homeostasis. Which of the following functions is performed by the kidneys?
A) Control of protein synthesis
B) Regulation of metabolism
C) Control of acid–base balance
D) Regulation of digestion
C
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The patient is a newly diagnosed diabetic. Until he has his diabetes under control, which test will furnish valuable immediate feedback information?
a. BS b. HgbA1c c. OGTT d. Clinitest
A client has developed drug-induced hepatitis from a drug reaction to antidepressants. What treatment does the nurse anticipate the client will receive to treat the reaction?
A) Paracentesis B) Liver transplantation C) High-dose corticosteroids D) Azathioprine (Imuran)
Within nurse-patient communication, the use of silence can
a. block further therapeutic communication. b. allow the patient to not feel pressured to provide information. c. demonstrate trust. d. provide the nurse with an opportunity to complete the patient's care.
The "ABCD" rule can be used to observe for signs and symptoms of melanoma. These are
1. Abrupt appearance, black, change, and diameter. 2. Acute onset, black or dark appearance, change, and dimension. 3. Appearance, bleeding, circumference, and darkness. 4. Asymmetry, border irregularity, color, and diameter.