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[Show more]when maintained well, maintains skin and mucous membranes and is also essential in reducing host 
susceptibility - nutrition 
pts with advanced cancer are often ____ - malnourished 
involves the administration of a nutrient mixture directly into a peripheral vein - total parenteral 
nutrition 
asy...
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susceptibility - nutrition 
pts with advanced cancer are often ____ - malnourished 
involves the administration of a nutrient mixture directly into a peripheral vein - total parenteral 
nutrition 
asy...
What kind of nursing implications will come with diverticulosis? - encourage 2-3 L of fluid per day, assess 
stools for color, consistency, frequency, and presence, and offer high dietary roughage. 
What are the warning signs of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state - polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagi...
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Add to cartWhat kind of nursing implications will come with diverticulosis? - encourage 2-3 L of fluid per day, assess 
stools for color, consistency, frequency, and presence, and offer high dietary roughage. 
What are the warning signs of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state - polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagi...
The nurse is caring for a post-operative client who has a saline lock in place and very little urine in the 
drainage bag. The client appears anxious and restless. The nurse notes that the client's hands are cool 
and moist, and that the capillary refill is prolonged. Which action should the nurs...
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Add to cartThe nurse is caring for a post-operative client who has a saline lock in place and very little urine in the 
drainage bag. The client appears anxious and restless. The nurse notes that the client's hands are cool 
and moist, and that the capillary refill is prolonged. Which action should the nurs...
metabolic acidosis - low pH, low HCO3 
metabolic alkalosis - high pH, high HCO3 
respiratory acidosis - low pH, high CO2 
respiratory alkalosis - high pH, low CO2 
metabolic acidosis causes - Primary Cause: Addition of large amounts of fixed acids to body fluids; 
Contributing Causes: Lactic acidos...
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Add to cartmetabolic acidosis - low pH, low HCO3 
metabolic alkalosis - high pH, high HCO3 
respiratory acidosis - low pH, high CO2 
respiratory alkalosis - high pH, low CO2 
metabolic acidosis causes - Primary Cause: Addition of large amounts of fixed acids to body fluids; 
Contributing Causes: Lactic acidos...
After talking w/ the HCP, a male pt continues to have questions about the results of a prostatic surface 
antigen (PSA) screening test and asks the nurse how the PSA levels become elevated. The nurse should 
explain which pathophysiological mechanism? - As the prostate gland enlarges, its cells co...
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Add to cartAfter talking w/ the HCP, a male pt continues to have questions about the results of a prostatic surface 
antigen (PSA) screening test and asks the nurse how the PSA levels become elevated. The nurse should 
explain which pathophysiological mechanism? - As the prostate gland enlarges, its cells co...
Which rationale best supports an older client's risk of complications related to a dysrhythmia? - An older 
client is intolerant of decreased cardiac output which may cause dizziness and falls 
In an older client, cardiac output is decreased and a loss of contractility and elasticity reduces syst...
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Add to cartWhich rationale best supports an older client's risk of complications related to a dysrhythmia? - An older 
client is intolerant of decreased cardiac output which may cause dizziness and falls 
In an older client, cardiac output is decreased and a loss of contractility and elasticity reduces syst...
An initial disturbance in a system sets off a chain of events that does not favor stability and often 
abruptly displaces a system from its steady state: What is that? - positive feedback 
What organ shrinks with age? - gums 
Which of the following is true? 
a. An infant will have a slower heart ra...
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Add to cartAn initial disturbance in a system sets off a chain of events that does not favor stability and often 
abruptly displaces a system from its steady state: What is that? - positive feedback 
What organ shrinks with age? - gums 
Which of the following is true? 
a. An infant will have a slower heart ra...
The nurse working in an outpatient nephrology clinic knows that which of the following are primary 
functions of the kidneys? (Select all that apply.) 
A. Production of clotting factors 
B. Homeostasis 
C. Excretion of metabolic wastes 
D. Regulation of acid-base balance 
E. Metabolism of fats Cor...
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Add to cartThe nurse working in an outpatient nephrology clinic knows that which of the following are primary 
functions of the kidneys? (Select all that apply.) 
A. Production of clotting factors 
B. Homeostasis 
C. Excretion of metabolic wastes 
D. Regulation of acid-base balance 
E. Metabolism of fats Cor...
The nurse working in an outpatient nephrology clinic knows that which of the following are primary 
functions of the kidneys? (Select all that apply.) 
A. Production of clotting factors 
B. Homeostasis 
C. Excretion of metabolic wastes 
D. Regulation of acid-base balance 
E. Metabolism of fats C...
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Add to cartThe nurse working in an outpatient nephrology clinic knows that which of the following are primary 
functions of the kidneys? (Select all that apply.) 
A. Production of clotting factors 
B. Homeostasis 
C. Excretion of metabolic wastes 
D. Regulation of acid-base balance 
E. Metabolism of fats C...
What can prevent pressure ulcers? - Ans-off-loading pressure on bony prominences. 
Is Psoriasis associated with psortiatic arthritis? - Ans-True 
Mitochondrias create what within cells? - Ans-produces ATP for energy 
IgE mediates Type 2 hypersensitivity reactions. - Ans-False 
Which of the following...
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Add to cartWhat can prevent pressure ulcers? - Ans-off-loading pressure on bony prominences. 
Is Psoriasis associated with psortiatic arthritis? - Ans-True 
Mitochondrias create what within cells? - Ans-produces ATP for energy 
IgE mediates Type 2 hypersensitivity reactions. - Ans-False 
Which of the following...
The nurse working in an outpatient nephrology clinic knows that which of the following are primary 
functions of the kidneys? (Select all that apply.) 
A. Production of clotting factors 
B. Homeostasis 
C. Excretion of metabolic wastes 
D. Regulation of acid-base balance 
E. Metabolism of fats Cor...
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Add to cartThe nurse working in an outpatient nephrology clinic knows that which of the following are primary 
functions of the kidneys? (Select all that apply.) 
A. Production of clotting factors 
B. Homeostasis 
C. Excretion of metabolic wastes 
D. Regulation of acid-base balance 
E. Metabolism of fats Cor...
The study of pathophysiology provides a foundation of 
essential information for you to apply in your specialty 
area. It is a powerful tool to use in your care of patients 
who come to you with a wide variety of diseases and 
associated therapies. This textbook is intended to facilitate your l...
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Add to cartThe study of pathophysiology provides a foundation of 
essential information for you to apply in your specialty 
area. It is a powerful tool to use in your care of patients 
who come to you with a wide variety of diseases and 
associated therapies. This textbook is intended to facilitate your l...
TEST BANK-PATHOPHYSIOLOGY THE 
BIOLOGIC BASIS FOR DISEASE IN ADULTS 
AND CHILDREN8th Edition Kathryn L. 
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BIOLOGIC BASIS FOR DISEASE IN ADULTS 
AND CHILDREN8th Edition Kathryn L. 
McCance, Sue E. Huether
Essentials of Pathophysiology 4th 
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 9 TH EDITION 
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