A nurse on a medical unit is providing care for a patient who has been admitted because of the simultaneous development of several complications of AIDS
For the past several days, the patient has been experiencing six to eight watery bowel movements each day. The nurse should consequently assess the patient's:
A) Electrolyte levels
B) Oral mucus membranes
C) Abdominal girth
D) White blood cell (WBC) count
A
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The home health setting allows the nurse to:
1. Function independently 2. To set own schedule and priorities 3. Feel free to question advice 4. Have more responsibility for care of client 5.
Huntington's Disease is an autosomal dominant disorder with progressive neural degeneration and dementia. The gene mutation of this disorder is a(n):
A) Deletion B) Insertion C) Triplet D) Rearrangement
One danger in using nonfood supplementation of nutrients is:
a. increased absorption of all vitamins. b. development of pregnancy-induced hypertension. c. increased caloric intake. d. toxic effects on the fetus.
A newly licensed nurse is working on a psychiatric health unit. The nurse observes that many elderly clients suffer from paranoia. The nurse is aware that this may be due to
A) loss of independence. B) hearing loss. C) vision loss. D) low life satisfaction.