When assessing a client, which of the following would the nurse identify as an early indicator of malnutrition?
A) Protein stores are lower
B) Fat is used for missing nutrients
C) Calcium levels drop
D) Hemoglobin levels decrease
A
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Alterations in mobility result primarily from problems with which of the following body systems?
a. Respiratory system b. Cardiovascular system c. Musculoskeletal system d. All of the above
The physician prescribes propranolol for a patient with a blood pressure reading of 200/106 . An electrocardiogram taken shortly afterward shows an AV block. The nurse should immediately report this finding for which reason?
a. Lowering the blood pressure will require a least two different drugs. b. Beta blockers can intensify an AV block. c. There could be some reflex tachycardia associated with this agent. d. The drug may cause a cough, which might further disrupt the cardiac rhythm.
The nurse identifies the following assessment findings on a patient with pre-eclampsia: blood pressure 158/100; urinary output 50 mL/hour; lungs clear to auscultation; urine protein 11 on dipstick; and edema of the hands, ankles, and feet
On the next hourly assessment, which of the following new assessment findings would be an indication of worsening of the pre-eclampsia? 1. Blood pressure 158/104 2. Urinary output 20 mL/hour 3. Reflexes 21 4. Platelet count 150,000
The branch of the _________ system involved in flight or fight reactions is called the sympathetic branch.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).