Foreign substances in the bloodstream are removed from the body by:
1. the filtering system of the liver.
2. water in the large intestine.
3. urine moving though the ureters.
4. the lymphatic system.
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The immune system is a part of the lymphatic system, which removes foreign substances from the blood and lymph.
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Which of the following responses made by the staff indicates lack of insight into the client's illness? 1. "I want to learn more about the side effects of the medication." 2. "I know when clients hear voices they are not real." 3. "I understand that some clients are not able to put on their clothes." 4. "I believe clients sometimes need to be isolated help them feel safe."
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a. Overuse of diuretic agents c. Dry mucous mem-branes b. Poor cognitive function d. Fluid loss from vomiting
How would a nurse's use of the technique of reflection help a person?
a. Showing an awareness of the person's feelings b. Causing the person to answer more fully than yes or no c. Showing knowledge the person is not expected to know d. Encouraging the person to think through problems for himself or herself
What should you teach a patient about smoking and peptic ulcer disease? (select all that apply)
a. Smoking increases acid secretion. b. Smoking is not a cause of ulcer formation. c. Smoking slows ulcer healing. d. Smoking is related to the reoccurrence of ulcers. e. Smoking decreases stomach mucus production. f. Smoking stimulates scar tissue formation in the stomach.