The nurse understands that fluid and electrolyte balance are vital to normal body function. Electrolytes are important for: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Maintaining fluid balance.
2. Contributing to acid–base regulation.
3. Facilitating enzyme reactions.
4. Assisting neuromuscular reactions.
5. Regulating serum concentration of protein.
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Electrolytes, including sodium, control and regulate water balance.
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a. "Make a list of reasons why smoking is a bad habit." b. "Rise slowly when getting out of bed in the morning." c. "Smoking while taking this medication will increase your risk of a stroke." d. "Stopping this medication suddenly increases your risk for a heart attack."
A patient receiving buprenorphine at a substance abuse program is:
a. likely to have increased drug craving when the drug is first initiated. b. at increased risk for respiratory depression compared with a patient receiving methadone. c. likely to have less craving and an easier detoxification. d. more likely to use illicit opioids.
A postpartum patient is prescribed docusate sodium (Colace) as treatment for constipation. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
A) This medication has no adverse effects. B) Be sure to engage in activity to aid in intestinal motility. C) One pill should be taken after every meal for the first week. D) This medication works the best when a high-fiber diet is consumed. E) Take each dose of the medication with a full glass of water or juice.
The nurse studying immunity understands that which are age-related changes in immune system functioning? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased number of lymphocytes b. Decreased number of T suppressor cells c. Atrophy of the thymic cortex d. Increased numbers of antibodies to self-antigens e. Decreased number of B cells