If a patient with third-degree burns covering 40% of the body surface area suddenly exhibits high blood pressure and edema and is not producing urine, he or she has probably developed
a. severe malnutrition.
b. nephrotic syndrome.
c. chronic renal failure.
d. acute renal failure.
Answer: d. acute renal failure.
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a. 750 ml. b. 900 ml. c. 1000 ml. d. 2000 ml.
The school nurse set up a "don't smoke, don't start" program, with the nurse focusing on children who did not smoke. The nurse was dealing with which stage of disease?
A. Adaptation B. Convalescence C. Pathogenesis D. Prepathogenesis
Ordered: 10,000 units of heparin in 250 mL D5W to deliver 1,600 units/h. The infusion pump should be set at ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A 5-year-old is consuming a daily caloric intake of 1400 calories. Approximately what portion of the diet should be comprised of carbohydrates?
a. 300 calories b. 700 calories c. 900 calories d. 1200 calories