Which laboratory data would indicate that the client with cirrhosis has advanced disease?
A. Elevated serum globulin level
B. Elevated serum ammonia level
C. Elevated serum protein level
D. Decreased lactate dehydrogenase level
B
The serum ammonia level is elevated in the presence of advanced disease because the conversion of ammonia to urea for excretion is decreased.
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A patient with bladder cancer undergoes a total cystectomy and ileal conduit. Postoperatively, the nurse notes mucus in the patient's urine. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A) Informing the physician that the patient has a urinary tract infection B) Obtaining a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity C) Monitoring for other signs and symptoms of infection D) Explaining to the patient that this is normal after this type of surgery
Which of the following tests would be ordered to identify abnormal electrical conduction in the heart?
1. Electroencephalogram (EEG) 2. Cardiac stress test 3. Cardiac catheterization 4. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
The nurse educator would like to participate in the development of a single standardized language to be used across all settings and by all healthcare professions. What should this nurse consider about this goal? Select all that apply
1. The work has already been done and such a language is in use today. 2. Significant changes in curriculum of nursing schools across the country will be required. 3. This should be a relatively easy goal to achieve as the terminology currently used is similar in all professions. 4. To achieve this goal, compromise among healthcare providers will be necessary. 5. Individual languages for professions may be tied to the profession's desire to preserve its individuality.
________ is commonly used as an ophthalmic antiseptic in newborns.
A. Silver nitrate B. Benzoyl peroxide C. Silver sulfadiazine D. Hydrogen peroxide