A nurse is caring for a patient after bowel resection. The nurse remembers that body fluids maintain balance through homeostasis, which includes the processes of which of the following? Select all that apply
A. Fluid intake
B. Hormonal controls
C. Fluid output
D. Dehydration
A, B, C
Dehydration is a symptom that occurs because of an imbalance of fluid intake and output.
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When the nurse again explains the purpose of the consent form to the patient, the patient says, "The doctor says this surgery is necessary. Do you think it is really necessary?" What is the nurse's best response? a. "The doctor wouldn't schedule the surgery if it wasn't necessary." b. "There are probably nonsurgical treatments, but they may not be as effective." c. "This is a decision only you can make. What concerns do you have?" d. "I think it is necessary, but I can call the doctor back if you want further information."
What is servant leadership based on?
A) Trusting and valuing employees B) Genuinely liking your colleagues C) A laissez-faire style of leadership D) A dynamic leadership charisma
The nurse assessing a newborn baby finds that the baby has spina bifida with the lesion located high on the spinal column. The nurse realizes that this location often means which of the following?
a. The higher locations are often associated with additional neurological defects, especially hydrocephalus. b. It is easier to correct spina bifida that is higher on the spinal column. c. Higher lesions are less likely to involve respiratory difficulties. d. Higher lesions seldom involve bladder or bowel problems.
Although little is written about followership as compared to leadership, there is more available today than ever before. Kellerman developed a continuum of followership that uses one metric. The metric is:
A. Level of engagement B. Knowledge of followership C. Duration of time that the follower has known the leader D. Knowledge of leadership