The concentration of the final urine is determined by antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which is secreted by which gland?
a. Posterior pituitary
b. Thyroid
c. Parathyroid
d. Anterior pituitary
Answer: a. Posterior pituitary
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How has the decreased use of restraints affected fall rates in long-term care facilities?
1. It has not changed. 2. It has increased, but injuries have not. 3. It has decreased. 4. Both fall rates and injury rates have increased.
Which should the nurse teach to parents regarding oral health of children? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fluoridated water should be used. b. Early childhood caries is a preventable disease. c. Dental caries is a rare chronic disease of childhood. d. Dental hygiene should begin with the first tooth eruption. e. Childhood caries does not happen until after 2 years of age.
The following medication order has been written for a client: Indomethacin 15 mg oral suspension PO q 6 hours. The nurse has the following medication available: 25 mg/5 mL
How many mL of the medication will the nurse provide to the client? Round to the nearest whole number.