A group of nursing students is reviewing the physical changes that occur in older adults. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as contributing the patient's risk for drug toxicity?
A) Reduced liver function
B) Reduce brain gray matter volume
C) Lower metabolic rate at rest
D) Decreased body water
A
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A) energy. B) cell growth. C) fluid balance. D) cell repair.
The nurse is preparing for a postpartum home visit. The patient has been home for a week, is breastfeeding, and experienced a third-degree perineal tear after vaginal delivery. The nurse should assess the patient for:
1. Dietary intake of fiber and fluids. 2. Dietary intake of folic acid and prenatal vitamins. 3. Return of hemoglobin and hematocrit levels to baseline. 4. Return of protein and albumin to predelivery levels.
A patient’s electrocardiogram (ECG) shows tall, peaked T waves. What lab value or assessment would the healthcare professional correlate with this finding?
a. Positive Chvostek sign b. Serum potassium 6.7 mEq/L c. Nausea and vomiting d. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L
The nurse is caring for a client with closed-angle glaucoma. What are the characteristics of this disorder the nurse must be aware of when providing care?(Select all that apply.)
1. It is caused by stress. 2. It is the most common type of glaucoma. 3. It is caused by impact injury. 4. The pressure develops slowly, over time. 5. The pressure develops quickly.