Reduced capillary osmotic pressure can be caused by which of the following?
A. Dehydration
B. Low concentration of plasma proteins
C. Increased hydrostatic pressure in the veins draining the capillaries
D. Edema
B
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A 17-year-old male has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma of the upper tibia following several months of leg pain. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates that he has an accurate understanding of his diagnosis?
A) "I guess it's good that at least my tumor's a benign type." B) "I'm really nervous about having to get surgery and chemo." C) "I'm gaining hope from the fact that it's really rare for someone to die from this." D) "It still feels surreal that I'm going to have to get my leg amputated."
A mother brings her daughter to the clinic for her preschool physical examination. The 10-year-old girl tells the nurse that she wants to be called "Charlie" even though her name is Suzanne
The nurse notes that the girl has a short, boyish style haircut and is dressed in jeans and a hoodie. The mother tells the nurse that she can never get her daughter to "dress like a girl," and she only has boy friends that she plays with. What would the nurse suspect that the little girl has? A) A history of sexual abuse B) An obsession with the opposite sex C) Four older brothers D) Gender identity disorder
The client presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of chest pain, fatigue, and dyspnea. The priority assessment for the ED nurse includes assessing the client's:
1. Airway and oxygen status. 2. Medications. 3. Chest pain. 4. Activities.
A client is learning how to identify the effects of stress on health. Which example would indicate that learning has occurred?
A) The client attributes the stress of a canceled vacation to his depressed mood. B) The client attributes the stress of a speeding ticket to his depressed mood. C) The client attributes the stress of a flat tire to his depressed mood. D) The client attributes the stress of a recent divorce to his depressed mood.