The nurse is aware that the severe dehydration associated with diabetes insipidus (DI) can lead which serious electrolyte imbalance?
a. Hypercalcemia
b. Hypernatremia
c. Hypocalcemia
d. Hyperkalemia
B
The loss of potassium in the large volume of urine depletes the compensatory mechanisms and hypernatremia results.
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MC Doris Smith had a vaginal hysterectomy 3 days ago. She is now on a clamping protocol for the suprapubic catheter. Select the true statement
A. The catheter is clamped until Doris voids spontaneously. B. The catheter is unclamped every 3—4 hours for drainage purposes. C. The catheter is opened for 5 minutes after the client voids. D. Residual urine is measured after the first voiding and then on a daily basis. E. The catheter is clamped for the night in preparation for removal.
A pregnant woman reports a family history of cystic fibrosis. Which information should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The disorder will be transmitted to male children only. 2. Each child will have a 25% chance of being affected. 3. If the mother is does not have cystic fibrosis, her children will not have it either. 4. The chances that children who do not manifest the disorder will be carriers are 2 out of 3. 5. One of every four children will be affected by the disorder.
Which of the following would indicate that treatment for contact dermatitis has been effective?
1. The client has areas of excoriation on arms and anterior legs from scratching during sleep. 2. The client has reduced areas of contact dermatitis with evidence of skin healing. 3. The client is observed walking in the hallway. 4. The client is fatigued from inadequate sleep due to pruritus.
A maternity client is in need of surgery. Which healthcare member is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent for an invasive procedure?
1. The nurse 2. The physician 3. The unit secretary 4. The social worker