Pharmacokinetic processes in children are different from those in adults partly because children have a higher percentage of ________ per kilogram of body weight.
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water
Water concentration in the body cells greatly affects the absorption, metabolism, distribution, and elimination of medications.
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The public health nurse is planning a presentation for older adults who attend a local senior citizen center. The nurse has been asked to talk about common physiological changes that occur with aging
Which of the following might the nurse include? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Some forgetfulness is to be expected with aging. 2. Greater conscious awareness is needed with driving due to delayed reflex time. 3. Diets need modification because of an increase in taste sensation. 4. Respiratory muscles weaken with age. 5. Urinary incontinence is inevitable, and can cause skin breakdown.
A staff nurse has kept a time log to assist her in developing her time management skills. After a week, she reviews the log with her nurse manager and notices that there were several times that she was waiting for supplies and missing medications
The nurse manager suggests which of the following? a. Notifying the pharmacy and central supply that there are delays in supply delivery b. Gathering supplies and checking for the availability of medications so they can be ordered prior to starting care c. Informing the prior shift that this is a problem d. Completing an occurrence report so qual-ity assurance will investigate the problem
What is the best rationale for intubation during a surgical procedure?
A) The tube provides an airway for ventilation. B) The tube protects the esophagus. C) The patient may receive an anti-emetic through the tube. D) The patient's heart rate can be monitored with the tube.
A ________ succedaneum may appear over the vertex of the newborn's head as a result of pressure against the mother's cervix while in utero
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