How does the healthy kidney adjust the volume and composition of filtrate that prevents excessive fluid loss?
a. Active transport
b. Filtration in the lymphatic system
c. Secretion of adrenalin
d. Tubular reabsorption
D
The kidney reabsorbs water and other electrolytes in response to chemical receptors.
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The nurse is engaged in a process approach of reviewing, interpreting, critiquing, and evaluating research and other relevant literature for direct application to patient care
When asked by a coworker, the nurse explains that this process is called: a. evidence-based medicine. c. evidence-based care. b. evidence-based practice. d. critical thinking.
All of the following are found on the subacute interdisciplinary health care team except
a. social workers. c. physicians. b. occupational therapists. d. mechanics
A son brings his father to the clinic and tells the nurse that his father has begun to act strangely in the past few days, with unprovoked outbursts of anger. After the incidents, the father expresses remorse for his outburst
The son says, "I've never seen him act this way." Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask next? A) "Does your father have a history of an anxiety disorder, such as panic disorder?" B) "Has your father exhibited previous problems expressing anger appropriately?" C) "Has your father suffered any traumatic injury to his brain recently?" D) "Has your father injured the back of his head or neck in the past week?"