An 80-year-old patient has a normal creatinine level but is showing signs of drug toxicity. Which of the following factors is related to normal creatinine and signs of toxicity?
A) Edema
B) Diminished muscle mass
C) Increase appetite
D) Gastrointestinal impairment
B
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A mother rescues two of her four children from a house fire. In an emergency department, she cries, "I should have gone back in to get them. I should have died, not them." What is the nurse's best response?
1. "The smoke was too thick. You couldn't have gone back in." 2. "You're experiencing feelings of guilt, because you weren't able to save your children." 3. "Focus on the fact that you could have lost all four of your children." 4. "It's best if you try not to think about what happened. Try to move on."
In comparison with traditional norms, which family functions have become increasingly important in modern American society? (Select all that apply.)
a. Conferring appropriate social status b. Educating the younger members c. Ensuring physical and mental health d. Fostering interpersonal relationships and support
The nurse plans a home visit to a pregnant teen. The demonstrated outcome of this nursing intervention is:
1. An increase birth weight and utilization of prenatal care and support services 2. An increase in family coping skills to prevent crisis 3. A coordinated and comprehensive teen pregnancy approach 4. A family approach to health care
Antilipidemia drugs work by:
a. increasing absorption of bile, as well as cholesterol, in the small intestine. b. limiting hepatic production of cholesterol. c. lowering HDL, such as with nicotinic acid. d. suppressing blood clotting.