List the lab values affected by hydration and explain why
Hgb, Hct, Glucose, Ser Alb, Cr, and BUN were increased by dehydration because they are measured by amounts per unit volume. With hydration, the volume increases but the units remain the same. Thus, there will be less units per volume.
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1. Appropriate level of care 2. Type of health insurance 3. Medical necessity 4. Both 1 and 3
Magnesium deficiency may occur in association with
a. lactation. b. type 1 diabetes. c. excessive vomiting and diarrhea. d. dehydration attributable to heat exposure.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has experienced pulled muscles in the back after lifting a heavy item at work. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
1. "I should apply heat for 10 minutes, followed by cold for 10 minutes." 2. "I may sit in a warm whirlpool tub to help relax the back muscles." 3. "I may take 2 to 3 ibuprofen 200 mg each every 6 hours by mouth." 4. "I am to go home and stay on bed rest for the next 2 to 3 days."
An oncologist is discussing when a cancer cell loses differentiation. Which of the following is the oncologist describing?
a. Autonomy b. Anaplasia c. Pleomorphic d. Metastasis