Which of the following is the site at which aldosterone antagonists act?
A. The walls of the heart chambers
B. The distal tubules of the kidney nephrons
C. The loop of Henle
D. The collecting ducts of the nephrons
Answer: D
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1. Signs of sadness and depression 2. Questions about nutrition and vitamins 3. Regrets on not accomplishing more in life 4. A belief that past injuries have altered their abilities 5. Concerns that damaged cells are slowing down their body
A 49-year-old patient confides to the nurse that she has started experiencing pain with intercourse and asks, "Is there anything I can do about this?" The nurse's best response is
a. "You need to be evaluated for a sexually transmitted disease." b. "Water-soluble vaginal lubricants may provide relief." c. "No, it is part of the aging process." d. "You may have vaginal scar tissue that is producing the discomfort."
Propranolol (Inderal) is prescribed for a patient diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse should consult with the health care provider before giving this medication when the patient reveals a history of
a. asthma. b. daily alcohol use. c. peptic ulcer disease. d. myocardial infarction (MI).
The single best indicator of a client's fluid status is the nurse's assessment of which one of the following?
a. The client's skin turgor b. The client's intake and output c. The client's serum electrolyte levels d. The client's daily body weight