Associated with milk and cream treatments for gastric ulcers in the past, milk-alkali syndrome now has been reported in which of the following situations?
1. Consuming large amounts of protein foods
2. Overindulging in caffeine-containing soft drinks
3. Ingesting calcium carbonate tablets to prevent osteoporosis
4. Restricting fluid intake to 1000 mL/day
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A patient in the ICU presents with a fever, headache, malaise, and myalgia. The nurse suspects that the patient has a SARS infection. Which other finding or findings would tend to confirm this suspicion? Select all that apply
A) Mucus-producing cough B) Dyspnea C) Positive for human cytomegalovirus D) Lymphopenia
A female patient asks the nurse for ways to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. How should the nurse respond?
1. "Avoid douching." 2. "Clean the perineal area from back to front." 3. "Use feminine hygiene sprays." 4. "Wear clean nylon underpants."
The nurse is conducting an assessment for a patient on a medical-surgical unit. Which finding is indicative of pain?
1) Constricted pupils 2) Decreased heart rate 3) Decreased blood pressure 4) Abnormal posture
Which of the following defects results in obstruction to blood flow?
a. Aortic stenosis b. Tricuspid atresia c. Atrial septal defect d. Transposition of the great arteries