The rate of erythrocyte production is regulated by __________, a hormone released by the kidneys
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Erythropoietin
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The nurse is caring for a patient from a rehabilitation center with a preexisting complete cervical spine injury who is complaining of a severe headache
The nurse assesses a blood pressure of 180/90 mm Hg, heart rate 60 beats/min, respirations 24 breaths/min, and 50 mL of urine via indwelling urinary catheter for the past 4 hours. What is the best action by the nurse? a. Administer acetaminophen as ordered for the headache. b. Assess for a kinked urinary catheter and assess for bowel impaction. c. Encourage the patient to take slow, deep breaths. d. Notify the physician of the patient's blood pressure.
When assessing the older adult for bowel health, the nurse is most effective in obtaining subjective data when asking
a. "Would you describe your bowel move-ments as usually normal?" b. "Do you have a problem with constipa-tion?" c. "How often do you usually have a bowel movement?" d. "Have your bowel movements changed recently?"
The condition characterized by abnormal level of anxiety and fear of being embarrassed in public is called ____________________
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A nurse would most appropriately administer medication via the rectal route to
1. A 56-year-old who has had surgery for rectal cancer. 2. A 45-year-old with severe nausea and vomiting, who is unable to keep anything down. 3. A 58-year-old with a recent myocardial infarction and ventricular dysrhythmias. 4. A 2-year-old with a newly diagnosed seizure disorder.