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the stomach but occurs mainly in small intestine. - ANSWERS-
Digestion of fats begins in
Saline (can cause fluid and electrolyte imbalance in person with renal
disease) - ANSWERS-A patient with impaired kidney function should
avoid which type of cathartic?
Absorbs water and expands increasing the bulk and water content of the
stool. - ANSWERS-How do bulk forming laxative work?
It reduces water absorption, facilitates passage, easier mixing of fats -
ANSWERS-How do emollient laxative work?
ketone bodies - ANSWERS-The nurse should expect to test urine of a
patient with uncontrolled diabetes for which product?
Melena - ANSWERS-What are tarry, blackish stools called?
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Humulin N insulin - ANSWERS-What is used to increase glucose
transport across muscle and fat cell membranes to reduce the glucose
levels.
Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) - ANSWERS-What is used for known
or suspected narcotic induced respiratory depression?
low protein intake - ANSWERS-Negative nitrogen balance often occurs
as a result of which dietary pattern?
respiratory acidosis - ANSWERS-Airway obstruction can cause
metabolic acidosis - ANSWERS-Starvation causes
Output of 30-45 mL per hour.
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Increased hematocrit
sign of dehydration - ANSWERS-What assessment finding indicates
that a patient with fluid volume deficit has regained normal hydration
status?
Chvostek's sign - ANSWERS-tap over facial nerve in front of the ear
and observe for facial contractions
Trousseau's sign - ANSWERS-Inflate blood pressure cuff and observe
for spasms of fingers
Lowers. - ANSWERS-Cold ________respiratory rate. Heat tends to
increase the rate and depth of respirations.
bradypnea - ANSWERS-respiratory rate less than 12/min
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tidal volume - ANSWERS-the volume of air (mL) inhaled and exhaled
per breath
total lung capacity - ANSWERS-the volume of air (mL) in the lungs
following a maximal inhalation.
Polycythemia increases RBCs, thus increasing hematocrit levels. -
ANSWERS-Which laboratory finding should the nurse expect for a
patient who develops polycythemia secondary to chronic hypoxia?
Hypercapnia - ANSWERS-greater than normal amounts of carbon
dioxide in the blood (PaCO2 > 45 mm Hg); also called hypercarbia.
Full lung expansion - ANSWERS-Is desirable but is best achieved using
coughing and deep breathing exercises
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NURSING CARE:
HEALTH
DIFFERENCES
the stomach but occurs mainly in small intestine. - ANSWERS-
Digestion of fats begins in
Saline (can cause fluid and electrolyte imbalance in person with renal
disease) - ANSWERS-A patient with impaired kidney function should
avoid which type of cathartic?
Absorbs water and expands increasing the bulk and water content of the
stool. - ANSWERS-How do bulk forming laxative work?
It reduces water absorption, facilitates passage, easier mixing of fats -
ANSWERS-How do emollient laxative work?
ketone bodies - ANSWERS-The nurse should expect to test urine of a
patient with uncontrolled diabetes for which product?
Melena - ANSWERS-What are tarry, blackish stools called?
END OF
PAGE
1
, NUR 105 - LATEST
ESSENTIALS OF
NURSING CARE:
HEALTH
DIFFERENCES
Humulin N insulin - ANSWERS-What is used to increase glucose
transport across muscle and fat cell membranes to reduce the glucose
levels.
Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) - ANSWERS-What is used for known
or suspected narcotic induced respiratory depression?
low protein intake - ANSWERS-Negative nitrogen balance often occurs
as a result of which dietary pattern?
respiratory acidosis - ANSWERS-Airway obstruction can cause
metabolic acidosis - ANSWERS-Starvation causes
Output of 30-45 mL per hour.
END OF
PAGE
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, NUR 105 - LATEST
ESSENTIALS OF
NURSING CARE:
HEALTH
DIFFERENCES
Increased hematocrit
sign of dehydration - ANSWERS-What assessment finding indicates
that a patient with fluid volume deficit has regained normal hydration
status?
Chvostek's sign - ANSWERS-tap over facial nerve in front of the ear
and observe for facial contractions
Trousseau's sign - ANSWERS-Inflate blood pressure cuff and observe
for spasms of fingers
Lowers. - ANSWERS-Cold ________respiratory rate. Heat tends to
increase the rate and depth of respirations.
bradypnea - ANSWERS-respiratory rate less than 12/min
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ESSENTIALS OF
NURSING CARE:
HEALTH
DIFFERENCES
tidal volume - ANSWERS-the volume of air (mL) inhaled and exhaled
per breath
total lung capacity - ANSWERS-the volume of air (mL) in the lungs
following a maximal inhalation.
Polycythemia increases RBCs, thus increasing hematocrit levels. -
ANSWERS-Which laboratory finding should the nurse expect for a
patient who develops polycythemia secondary to chronic hypoxia?
Hypercapnia - ANSWERS-greater than normal amounts of carbon
dioxide in the blood (PaCO2 > 45 mm Hg); also called hypercarbia.
Full lung expansion - ANSWERS-Is desirable but is best achieved using
coughing and deep breathing exercises
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