The nurse is aware that there is a loss of _________ during catabolism after severe tissue injury
ANS:
potassium
The injured cells loose potassium as catabolism (tissue breakdown) occurs.
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A. Altered protein and vitamin metabolism causes a type of dementia in older children. B. Increased mucus obstructs the airways, and stasis of fluid causes infections. C. Pancreatic ducts are often blocked by mucus, leading to poor nutrition. D. Reproduction is affected, as ovarian ducts and the vas deferens are occluded. E. Thick mucus affects several body systems, preventing some organs from working.
During a home visit an older patient with heart disease tells the nurse of plans to shovel the snow as soon as the visit concludes. How should the nurse instruct the patient at this time?
1. Shovel the steps only. 2. Avoid shoveling at this time. 3. Shovel for 30 minutes at a time. 4. Shovel for 10 minutes and then stop.
A 15-year-old patient is seeking information on birth control and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). What teaching should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Multiple sex partners increase the risk for STIs. 2. Condom use is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and STIs. 3. Abstinence is the only sure way to prevent pregnancy. 4. Abstinence prevents transmission of STIs. 5. Young girls having unprotected sex are more likely to become pregnant than to contract an STI.
A client asks the nurse, "Is there anything that I can take for my seasonal allergies?" Which information should the nurse provide to the client?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "Some antihistamines can help prevent the onset of allergies." B. "Some patients find that intranasal corticosteroids help prevent their allergies." C. "Drugs that are mast cell stabilizers may help you avoid your seasonal allergies." D. "Oral decongestants can help you prevent allergies." E. "Nasal decongestants are very good at preventing allergic response."