When planning care for a patient with dehydration related to nausea and vomiting, the nurse would anticipate which fluid shift to occur because of the fluid volume deficit?
A. Fluid movement from the blood vessels into the cells
B. Fluid movement from the interstitial spaces into the cells
C. Fluid movement from the blood vessels into interstitial spaces
D. Fluid movement from the interstitial space into the blood vessels
Answer: D. Fluid movement from the interstitial space into the blood vessels
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A) decreased numbers and responsiveness of T lymphocytes. B) decreased antigen recognition by B lymphocytes. C) overexpression of cytokines and receptors. D) altered function in peripheral lymphocytes.
The question "Is there a relationship between caffeine intake and intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma?" is an example of which type of research?
a. Basic b. Correlational c. Historical d. Phenomenological
A child is taking Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride) for attention deficit hyperactivity dis-order (ADHD). The parents should be instructed to administer the medication:
1. At bedtime. 2. After lunch. 3. With the evening meal. 4. Early in the morning.
A client tells the nurse she is happy that she never had children because she has less risk of developing cancer. Which response by the nurse is best?
a. "Actually, your risk of breast cancer is slightly higher." b. "You're right; your risk of all reproductive cancer is quite low." c. "In reality, smoking is the leading risk factor for all types of cancer." d. "Your risk of uterine cancer is higher be-cause you had no children."