In addition to energy nutrients, catabolic processes require other agents. Which of the following would least likely be involved?
1. Enzymes
2. Coenzymes
3. Hormones
4. Carbon dioxide
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The patient is admitted for chemotherapy, but the nurse notices laboratory values indicating that the patient is immunosuppressed. The nurse should:
a. place the patient in a single room with a HEPA filtration system. b. tell staff that hand washing is not recommended when working with this patient. c. start as many intravenous lines as possible to provide potential antibiotics. d. avoid the use of antimicrobial soaps when bathing and providing perineal care.
The nurse is planning to assess the blood pressure of a patient with a BMI of 40
Which approaches will the nurse use to correctly obtain this patient's blood pressure? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Use a cuff with a bladder that is 80% of the patient's arm circumference. 2. Use a thigh cuff. 3. Use an adult cuff on the patient's forearm. 4. Assess the blood pressure using the same approach each time. 5. Use an adult cuff on the patient's thigh.
When the infant becomes overhydrated, edema becomes obvious in the: (Select all that apply.)
a. Periorbital area b. Occipital area c. Axillary area d. Genital area e. Pedal area
When oxygen is in use, the nursing assistant should
A) maintain the correct level of distilled water in the jar, if a humidifying jar is used. B) keep the oxygen tubing free of kinks. C) be observant for lighters, matches, or smoking materials that the patient and/or visitors may have. D) all of the above