A patient is having a creatine kinase (CK) level drawn. For which health problem would the nurse expect this level to be elevated?
A. Gout
B. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
C. Bone tumors
D. Muscle disease
Answer: D
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What are these signs indicative of? A) Myxedema B) Cushing's syndrome C) Scleroderma D) Bell's palsy
A person is on a high-protein diet. Which foods are high in protein?
a. Meat, fish, and poultry b. Pasta c. Fruits d. Vegetables
Which reaction should the nurse identify in a client who is responding to stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system?
A) Pupil constriction. B) Increased heart rate. C) Bronchial constriction. D) Decreased blood pressure.
By what age should the nurse expect that an infant will be able to pull to a standing position?
a. 6 months c. 9 months b. 8 months d. 11 to 12 months