A client is diagnosed with fat malabsorption. Which of the following would the nurse expect?
1. Urinary tract infections
2. Allergies
3. Steatorrhea
4. Nontropical sprue
3
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The nurse is instructing a patient about the need to replace fluid before, during, and after exercise to avoid dehydration. On what basis should she teach the patient to determine the amount of fluid to consume? Select all that apply
a. Duration of exercise b. Environmental temperature c. Level of fitness d. Degree of thirst
A new nurse is admitting a patient with a history of emphysema. The new nurse's preceptor is going over the patient's past lab reports with the new nurse
The nurse takes note that the patient's PaCO2 has been between 56 and 64mm Hg for several months. The preceptor asks the new nurse why they will be cautious administering oxygen. What is the new nurse's best response? A) The patient's calcium will rise dramatically due to pituitary stimulation. B) The oxygen will increase the patient's intracranial pressure and create confusion. C) The oxygen may cause the patient to hyperventilate and become acidotic. D) Using oxygen may result in the patient developing carbon dioxide narcosis and hypoxemia.
The nurse is reviewing the different types of laws. An example of administrative law that affects nursing is:
a. civil rights acts. b. substance abuse laws. c. nurse practice acts. d. negligence laws.
To prevent life-threatening events from rapid withdrawal of a beta blocker:
1. The dosage interval should be increased by 1 hour each day. 2. An alpha blocker should be added to the treatment regimen before withdrawal. 3. The dosage should be tapered over a period of weeks. 4. The dosage should be decreased by one-half every 4 days.