Three hormones promote movement of potassium to the intracellular fluid and/or hypokalemia EXCEPT?
a. Aldosterone release during hypovolemia/Dehydration
b. Metabolic acidosis and release of antidiuretic hormone
c. Administration of insulin to a diabetic patient
d. Beta adrenergic stimulation with albuterol nebulizer?
Answer: b. Metabolic acidosis and release of antidiuretic hormone
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1) it concerns future or anticipated events. 2) it concerns anticipation of danger rather than a present danger. 3) there is no shakiness or tearfulness present. 4) there is a psychological rather than a physical threat.
Which of the following client statements would indicate that the client understands the instruction provided by the nurse regarding the management of fecal elimination?
a. I will limit my fluids 2 hours before bedtime. b. A cheese sandwich with white bread is a good lunch for this problem. c. I should wait a few minutes after I get the urge to have a bowel movement. d. I should plan the same time every day to defecate as well as when I get the urge.
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a. denial. b. projection. c. introjection. d. rationalization.
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a. give the tetracycline, but delay the antacid for 1 to 2 hours b. give the antacid, but delay the tetracycline for at least 4 hours c. administer both medications together d. explain that the antacid cannot be given while the patient is taking the tetracycline