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1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are med...

1. The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop traction. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this child? A) Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment. B) Be sure the traction weights touch the end of the bed. C) Adjust the head and foot of the bed for the child's comfort D) Release the traction for 15-20 minutes every 6 hours PRN. A: Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment. 2. The nurse is assessing a healthy ...

Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Prispism B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic breathing D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes E. Ability to flex forearms but not extend them -ANSWER- D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes. Spinal shock refers to loss of muscle toe (flaccidty) and loss of reflexes. The primary indication for transferring A patient to a higher level trauma center is: A. Unavailibility of surgeon or operat...

1. My father and I looked at her/hers. GRAMMAR 2. I am looking forward to my birthday party next week. A. Going B. Go C. Have D. Having 3. Coffee experts feel that the coffee blend is a dark blend. A. More greater B. Great C. Best D. More greatest 4. The nurse made a error with the medication, do the doctor made notes about it in the patients file. A. About it B. A C. With D. Made

1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are med...

A client enters your clinic to discuss fertility based awareness. What are some education topics you would discuss with the patient? Fertility window open between days 8 to 19 of cycle. Requires abstinence during fertile window. Free, safe, acceptable to many religions, promotes self awareness. Virtually impossible for women who are irregular. A client enters your clinic to discuss the calendar rhythm method. What are some education topics you would discuss with the patient? Least reli...

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1. A nurse is reviewing the daily intake and output (I&O) of a patient consuming a clear diet. The drainage bag denotes a total of 1,500 mL for the past 24 hours. The total intake is: 3 6oz cups of coffee 1 16-oz serving of clear soup 2 pints of water consumed throughout the day How much is the deficit in milliliters? 480 mL 2. A nurse works in the military hospital from 1300 to 2000. How many hours does this nurse work? A. 8 hours B. 11 hours C. 7 hours D. 12 hours 3. What tempe...

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Terms in this set (58) Original Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive tract? a) to use enzymes to break down food b) to perform gas exchange c) to remove waste from the body d) to use peristalsis to move food along b) to perform gas exchange Gas exchange is a function of the respiratory system The body, at all times, attempts to maintain homeostasis. The best definition of homeostasis is: a) a process that maintains the stability of the human body's internal envi...