Which urine test provides the most accurate measurement of renal function?
a. BUN
b. Phosphates
c. Specific gravity
d. Creatinine
D
Creatinine is not affected by diet, hydration, or liver function and is a better measurement of liver function than the BUN.
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violent nature of that culture." What recommendation will the nurse suggest? 1. The agency should place flyers in the local schools. 2. The agency should advertise their services in the local newspaper. 3. The agency should add a culturally competent greeting on the agency's phone message. 4. The agency should promote culturally competent values, policy, structures, and practices.
A young adult client has come to the clinic who is unkempt and appears to be depressed. The client tells the nurse that her marriage failed and her spouse has taken the children out of state
What should the nurse recognize as being a major concern for this client? 1. The client's ability to pay the bill. 2. The client's ability to follow a treatment regime. 3. The potential for self-harm. 4. The potential for violence.
Which activity should a nurse select for adolescents who need to maintain a feeling of control?
a. group therapy b. keeping a journal c. individual therapy d. taking a class
A client who is homeless and mentally ill is being discharged to an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The nurse interprets this as including which of the following services? Select all that apply
A) Substance abuse management B) Medication monitoring C) Counseling D) Living skills classes E) Shelter for one night