The nurse is working with a patient with suspected acute renal failure. Which of the assessments would provide accurate information about this patient's fluid balance? Select all that apply
A) Daily measure of patient's weight at the same time, using same scale
B) Monitoring of intake and output every 1 to 2 hours
C) Monitoring of blood sugar levels hourly
D) Taking x-rays of the kidneys weekly
A, B
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1. Limiting refined sugar and high-fat intake 2. Resources for treatment of eating disorders for all adolescents 3. Type 2 diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance 4. The importance of decreasing calcium intake once full adult height is achieved
A woman tells you she has difficulty achieving orgasm. Orgasm in females results mainly from which of the following?
A) Penile penetration B) Clitoral stimulation C) Uterine stimulation D) Sensory arousal
Some types of antiretroviral therapy are associated with changes in body composition that are referred to as
a. lipodystrophy. b. hypogonadism. c. hyperlipidemia. d. wasting syndrome.
Which statement is accurate concerning the management of migraine headaches?
1. Acute treatment and prevention are achieved via the same medications. 2. There are no pharmacologic agents available to prevent migraine headaches. 3. Chronic headache pain is managed via daily NSAID use. 4. Vasoconstriction of cranial arteries helps reduce acute headache pain.