What is the purpose of monitoring the CK isoenzyme levels?
What will be an ideal response?
After a CVA, the isoenzyme CPK-BB might be elevated in the presence of brain tissue injury.
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1. Checking for return of the gag reflex. 2. Keeping the client sedated for the remainder of the shift. 3. Encouraging the client to drink 8 ounces of water every hour. 4. Removing chest electrodes and checking for skin irritation.
Progestational agents are used therapeutically in the treatment of:
a. threatened abortions. c. inoperable prostate cancer. b. therapeutic abortions. d. menopausal osteoporosis.
Amenorrhea in adolescents becomes a concern if there is no menses by age:
1. 12. 2. 13. 3. 14. 4. 16.
A postpartum client asks the nurse to weigh her. The nurse expects an initial weight loss of:
1. 10–12 pounds. 2. 5–8 pounds. 3. 15–20 pounds. 4. 12–15 pounds.