A 1-year-old child with cystic fibrosis would demonstrate elevated levels of which of these compounds in both sweat and salivary gland secretions?
A. Potassium
B. Sodium chloride
C. Magnesium
D. Carbonic acid
Answer: B. Sodium chloride
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A) Perform auscultation with the stethoscope placed firmly over her clothing to protect her privacy. B) Perform auscultation by holding the diaphragm lightly on her clothing to eliminate the "scratchy noise." C) Perform auscultation with the diaphragm placed firmly on her skin to minimize extra noise. D) Defer the exam, because she is healthy and it may agitate the girl.
A community picnic is held. A number of the attendees become ill after the picnic. How was the pathogen acquired?
a. Indirect contact b. Common vehicle c. Airborne transmission d. Vector transmission
A patient has begun taking quinine (Quinamm). Review the following symptoms and choose the one that the patient will likely find alleviated
a. Pain due to sprained ankle b. Nocturnal leg cramps c. Back pain d. Neck pain
Which client situation should a nurse identify as reflective of the impulsive behavior that is commonly associated with borderline personality disorder?
A. As the day shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm and whispers, "The night nurse is evil. You have to stay." B. As the day shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm and states, "I will be up all night if you don't stay with me." C. As the day shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm, yelling, "Please don't go! I can't sleep without you being here." D. As the day shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly shows the nurse a bloody arm and states, "I cut myself because you are leaving me."