A pt is diagnosed with chronic glomerulonephritis. the pt's spouse reports that the pt is irritable, forgetful and has trouble concentrating. which assessment finding does the nurse expect on further examination?
a. increased respiratory rate
b. elevated blood urea nitrogen
c. high white count with a left shift
d. low blood pressure and bradycardia
Ans: b. elevated blood urea nitrogen
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Public health differs from clinical practice in important ways. Which statement reflects the differences?
a. Public health is focused on the prevention and health of populations before they are ill. b. Public health is focused on one individual at a time to ensure the best possible outcome. c. The health of a community is measured by the use of sophisticated technologies like MRIs. d. Public health is focused on one family at a time to ensure the best possible outcome.
A patient, taking NSAIDs for osteoarthritis, is admitted with acute erosive gastritis caused by alcohol ingestion. Which of the following would be a priority for this patient?
1. assess what other pain control measures help with the arthritis 2. suggest opioids be used for arthritis pain control 3. encourage alcohol consumption with meals 4. instruct to avoid alcohol with NSAIDs use
Ivan Pavlov is known for his studies involving which of the following?
a. behavior modification of small children b. stress levels of maze rats and the rise of these levels as more rats are added to the maze c. mental illness among the homeless d. dogs that salivated not only at the sight of food but also at the sound of the bell that rang before the food appeared
While admitting a patient to the medical unit, the nurse learns that the patient does not read well. This information will guide the nurse in determining:
a) The degree of patient motivation and readiness to learn b) What information the patient will be able to understand c) That the family must be included in the teaching process d) Which instructional strategies should be used in teaching