A critically ill patient is receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CCRT) by continuous venovenous hemofiltration with dialysis (CVVHD) or continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH)
What difference in care of this patient does the nurse anticipate when compared with other methods of CCRT?
A) Filtrate lost is equal to patient weight loss
B) Differences are in brands of machines used
C) Produced ultrafiltrate is not replaced
D) Replacement fluid is necessary to maintain fluid balance
D
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a. The patient washes hands with running water. b. Soap, water, and friction are used by the patient. c. The patient washes hands with very hot water. d. A basin with warm soapy water is used.
The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with hypertension about lifestyle modifications. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client makes which statement?
1. "My father had hypertension, did nothing, and lived to be 90 years old." 2. "I won't be able to run the marathon anymore." 3. "I need to get started on my medications right away." 4. "I know I need to give up my cigarettes and alcohol."
The yin-yang theory is the basis of Eastern or Chinese medicine. This theory is characterized by
1. A good/evil philosophy in which illness and health are determined by the individual's actions. 2. A naturalistic perspective in which nature creates imbalances, chaos, and disease. 3. Belief that all reality can be observed and measured and the cause of illness can be definitively determined. 4. Domination of the world by spiritual forces that act on humans and cause disease and disability.
Professional certification exams for advanced practice nurses are offered by the
1. American Nurses Association 2. National League for Nursing 3. State boards of nursing 4. Universities offering graduate degree programs