A student nurse notes a physician order for an electrolyte panel. Which of the following results would the student expect to be included? Select all that apply
1. Magnesium
2. Protein
3. Phosphate
4. Uric acid
5. Potassium
ANS: 1, 3, 5
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Place the steps for performing hand hygiene using soap and water in the appropriate order. Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list
Response 1. Apply lotion to hands. Response 2. Dry hands throughly and use paper towel to turn off faucet. Response 3. Rinse hands and wrists thoroughly, keeping hands down and elbows up. Response 4. Wet hands and wrists thoroughly under running water. Apply a small amount of soap. Response 5. Perform hand hygiene using plenty of lather and friction for at least 10-15 seconds. Response 6. Turn on the water and regulate flow so that temperature is warm.
A nurse is caring for a critically ill patient with autonomic dysreflexia. What clinical manifestations would the nurse expect in this patient?
A) Respiratory distress and projectile vomiting B) Bradycardia and hypertension C) Tachycardia and agitation D) Third-spacing and hyperthermia
A nurse is preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following would the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply
A) Ensuring that there is a signed informed consent on the client's chart B) Telling the client he can have fluids but no food before the procedure C) Alerting the client to the possibility of confusion after the treatment D) Informing the client that he can leave his dentures in place for the treatment E) Ensuring that the client is closely supervised for at least the first 12 hours afterward
The calcium and phosphate balance is influenced by which three substances?
a. Parathyroid hormone b. Vasopressin c. Thyroid hormone d. Calcitonin e. Vitamin D