Ketonuria
What will be an ideal response?
Presence of acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, and acetone in excessive amounts. Abnormal, but could be caused by abnormal metabolic processes, starvation, untreated diabetes mellitus, or diets low in carbohydrates.
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a. Ask the client to describe his or her current emotions. b. Assess the client for support systems and family. c. Offer to stay with the client if he or she desires. d. Relate how smoking contributed to this situation. e. Tell the client that many people have amputations.
According to the DSM-IV-TR Axis guidelines, clinical disorders are described as:
a. Dependent, antisocial personality disorders, and levels of retardation b. Educational, housing, legal, and economic problems c. Heart and digestive disorders d. Mood disorder, substance abuse, and schizophrenic disorders
One of the greatest risks for mineral deficiency that can be identified by the nurse is among clients in which of the following groups?
1. Children who are picky eaters 2. Adolescents on vegetarian diets 3. Diseases associated with malabsorption 4. Poor financial status