Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse be concerned about for the client that has been vomiting for several days?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Respiratory alkalosis
C. Metabolic alkalosis
D. Respiratory acidosis
Answer: C
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a. Distributive justice b. Utilitarianism c. Social justice d. Health disparities
If a patient is taking a drug that causes nausea, he or she may be advised to
a. drink liquids only. b. eat only starchy and bland foods. c. eat spicy foods to stimulate the appetite. d. drink liquids between rather than with meals.
A nursing unit's records of client care have been reviewed for accuracy in documentation. This type of review is which of the following?
1. Nursing audit 2. Peer review 3. Individual audit 4. Concurrent audit
Women could still be perceived as warm and as leaders with high-level potential by
a. Combining transactional and servant leadership styles b. Combining agentic and communal characteristics c. Using authoritative and achievement leader behaviors d. Using transformational leadership behaviors