A healthcare professional is caring for four patients. Which patient should the professional assess for hyperkalemia?
a. Hyperparathyroidism
b. Vomiting
c. Renal failure
d. Hyperaldosteronism
Ans: c. Renal failure
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When a patient complains of urine crystals forming on the urostomy stoma, the home health nurse recommends dissolving them with a pad saturated with _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Why is communication important to the assessing step of the nursing process?
A) The major focus of assessing is to gather information. B) Assessing is primarily focused on physical findings. C) Assessing involves only nonverbal cues. D) Written information is rarely used in assessment.
The client tells the nurse he is using blue velvet. The nurse knows that he is using
A. Demerol. B. Opium. C. Cocaine. D. Codeine.
The nurse is using a family interpreter to teach home care to the deaf parents of a child with cystic fibrosis. Which technique of working with an interpreter is unique to this situation?
A) Ensuring the parents can read printed material B) Using the child's aunt as interpreter C) Allowing time for interpretation and response D) Expecting the interpreter to know the medical terms