A client with a decreased glomerular filtration rate asks how to prevent further damage to the kidneys. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "The diuretics you are taking will prevent further damage."
b. "Kidney damage is inevitable as you age."
c. "Avoid taking NSAIDs."
d. "You will need to follow a high-protein diet."
C
Kidney failure causes many problems, including decreased glomerular filtration rate. Nephro-toxins can worsen renal failure, especially in someone who already has some loss of kidney function.
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Cardiac tissue is striated, involuntary tissue that branches out to form networks found only in the wall of the heart. This type of tissue is
a. epithelial. b. connective. c. muscle. d. nervous.
Goals of chiropractic intervention include which of the following?
1. Improvement of blood and lymph flow through the body. 2. Stimulation of specific points to help with pain relief, cure certain illnesses, and promote wellness. 3. Reducing or eliminating pain. 4. Correcting spinal dysfunction. 5. Preventive maintenance.
Which of the following is a parasite transmitted from the genitals of one individual to the genitals of another through close contact?
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