A patient with chronic kidney disease is receiving an ACE inhibitor. The nurse understands that this medication helps slow the progression of this disease through what process?
A) It lowers the level of blood glucose.
B) It prevents nephron hyperfiltration.
C) It increases the urine output.
D) It filters waste from the blood.
B
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A) "I'll be able to tell you more after I do his physical." B) "Fill out the questionnaire and then I can let you know." C) "Tell me what concerns you." D) "All mothers worry about their babies. I'm sure he's doing well."
A patient awaiting a kidney transplant has O blood type. The nurse would explain that the patient's kidney can come from someone with which blood type?
1. Only O 2. B or O 3. A or O 4. A, B, or O
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1 . Smaller stature 2 . Lower percentage of body fat tissue 3 . Wider hip structure 4 . Pubic and axillary hair 5 . Breast development A) 1, 2, 3, 5 B) 1, 2, 4, 5 C) 1, 3, 4, 5 D) 2, 3, 4, 5
A student wants to create interactive Web pages. Which of the following would the student expect to use?
A) Java B) JavaScript C) Active X D) Active server pages