Author Question: Assessment of the chemical properties of urine is done by immersing a special, chemically prepared ... (Read 64 times)

stevenposner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 608
Assessment of the chemical properties of urine is done by immersing a special, chemically prepared strip of paper into a clean urine specimen, or by combining drops of urine with chemically prepared tablets.
 
  The _____________ of the strip or tablet indicates the presence of any of unique chemical properties. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

In providing a physical assessment of an 88-year-old patient, the nurse should:
 
  a. do it as quickly as possible to prevent fatigue.
  b. assume that the patient will have disabilities.
  c. prepare to perform a mental status examination.
  d. always do the exam in the small exam room to prevent chills.



tofugiraffe

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 319
Answer to Question 1

change in color
You assess the chemical properties of urine by immersing a special, chemically prepared strip of paper into a clean urine specimen, or by combining drops of urine with chemically prepared tablets. The change in color of the strip or tablet indicates the presence of glucose, ketones, protein, and blood as well as pH of the urine.

Answer to Question 2

C
Inclusion of a review of mental status is highly recommended when the nurse performs an examination of an older adult. Allow extra time, and be patient, relaxed, and unhurried with older adults. Do not assume that aging is always accompanied by illness or disability. Older adults are able to adapt to change and to maintain functional independence. Provide adequate space for an examination, particularly if the patient uses a mobility aid.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library