An older adult patient had a gastrectomy performed several weeks ago and is being followed closely by the care team. Due to potential complications of this surgery, the nurse should closely monitor the patient's levels of:
A) Iron and vitamin B12
B) Prealbumin and bilirubin
C) Ionized calcium and C-reactive protein
D) Creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
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A client is brought to the emergency department with acute poisoning from an unknown powdered agent on the skin. Which of the general principles of treating poisonings does the nurse follow first?
1. Topical decontamination 2. Prevention of absorption 3. Neutralization 4. Increase in rate of excretion
Which of the following is a long-acting insulin that releases insulin at a constant slow rate over 24 hours with no peaks?
A. Lente B. NPH C. Lantus D. Humulin N
The nurse is preparing to check the gastric aspirate for pH. Which equipment will the nurse obtain?
a. 10-mL Luer-Lok syringe b. Asepto syringe c. Sterile gloves d. Double gloves