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Patient identifiers -Medical record number -home telephone number What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? ■ Urinalysis Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity Serum creatinine - Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute renal failure (ARF) - Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure (CRF) exceeding 4 mg/dL ■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) - 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with...

Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology 10th Edition Test Bank by Tommie L. Norris Complete Guide A+ 2023/2024. At an international nursing conference, many discussions and breakout sessions focused on the World Health Organization (WHO) views on health. Of the following comments made by nurses during a discussion session, which statements would be considered a good representation of the WHO definition? Select all that apply. A) Interests in keeping the elderly population engaged in such acti...

NR507 Pathophysiology Final EXAM 2019 TEST BANK WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED A+ Why does pregnancy increase the risk of UTI? - ANSWER- Pregnancy results in increased progesterone which relaxes smooth muscle leading to urine stasis. Why are post-menopausal individuals at an increased risk of UTI? - ANSWER- Post-menopause results in a lower amount of estrogen resulting in urethral dryness. What are factors that would make a UTI "complicated"? - ...

Purpose of the pituitary gland - hormones help regulate other glands in the endocrine system produces ADH and oxytocin Respiratory regulation of alkalosis - decreased H+ in blood triggers brain to decrease rate and depth of breathing-retains CO2 At risk populations for acid-base imbalances - Diabetes, COPD, Renal failure, severe vomiting/diarrhea Respiratory acidosis lab values - pH < 7.35, CO2 > 45 mmHg Metabolic acidosis lab values - pH < 7.35, HCO3 < 22 mEq/L Respiratory a...

PCC final exam 1 questions & answers 2024/2025 When the results of a lab test are within a predetermined range of values, the results are considered what? - ANSWERS"Normal" Always treat the what? Not the lab value. - ANSWERSPatient Isolated abnormal lab values which do not correlate with the patient's clinical condition may be what? What should be done in this case? - ANSWERSMeaningless Consider lab error, repeat test, or check previous results When looking at Complete Blo...

NAPLEX PREP 2024 Questions with 100% Correct Answers Name three examples of at-home tests that can be purchased OTC? pregnancy, ovulation, HIV, herpes, fecal occult blood, drug tests lifespan of platelets? 7-10 days -- reason you have to hold aspirin 10 days prior to surgery When would a CMP be helpful? getting baseline electrolyte labs and liver function tests in one blood draw These are the three white blood cells (leukocytes) classified further as granulocytes neutrophils...

RN Mental Health B NGN A nurse is caring for 4 clients who are displaying the use of defense mechanisms. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as using a maladaptive defense mechanism? A. A client with multiple sclerosis stops taking their medication and says their diagnosis is wrong. B. An adolescent client who has difficulty with reading and becomes a star athlete. C. A client admires a highschool principal who seperated two students who were having a fight. D. A ...

TEST BANK Pharmacology Clear and Simple: A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations Cynthia J. Watkins 4th Edition Chapter 1. History of Pharmacology MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The Greek word pharmakon means which of the following? a. Medicine b. Poison c. Remedy d. Medicine, poison, and remedy ANS: D Rationale: The word pharmakon refers to the curing of illness, thus meaning medicine and remedy, as well as poison because early medicines we...

NCLEX PREP 2023/2024 List in order how the PPE should be put on - ANSWER - 1st-Gown 2nd-Mask/Respirator 3rd-Goggles 4th-Gloves List in order how the PPE should be removed - ANSWER - 1st-Gloves 2nd-Goggles 3rd-Gown 4th-Mask/Respirator The nurse teaches the family of a patient with end stage renal disease to offer foods high in? a. Fluids b. Protein c. Potassium d. Carbohydrates...

Fracture left hip - Answer- - Manifestations: pain in hip/groin, bruising at hip, pain on movement, muscle spasms - Bucks traction (temporary to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasm and immobilize) - use is not routine - Surgery is usually done to reduce and fixate the fracture - Care is similar to that of a patient undergoing other orthopedic surgery or hip replacement surgery Care of Hip fracture - Health history and presence of concomitant problems - Pain - VS, respiratory status, LOC, a...