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craiczarry

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A nurse anticipates that a laboratory test that will be ordered for a client to determine an evaluation of the client's protein status is:
 
  A. Serum albumin
  B. Hemoglobin
  C. Prealbumin
  D. Cholesterol

Question 2

A client tells the nurse, I'm just not feeling good. The nurse, wanting to know more information, responds best by saying:
 
  A. Did you feel better yesterday?
  B. What do you mean by that statement?
  C. Tell me more about how you are feeling.
  D. I can answer any questions that you may have about your diagnosis.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A. Serum albumin maintains oncotic pressure, carrier protein, changes slowly.
B. Hemoglobin measures the total amount of hemoglobin reflecting the number of red blood cells.
C. Prealbumin transports protein for thyroxine, carrier for retinal binding protein.
D. Cholesterol is a blood lipid required for the production of steroids, hormones, and cell membranes; levels decrease with malnutrition.

Answer to Question 2

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C. This is a broad statement that allows the client to guide the discussion.
A. This question will elicit only a yes or no answer from the client.
B. The tone of this question is confrontational and focuses on content rather than client feelings.
D. This statement does not address the client's feelings and sets the nurse up to deal only with facts.


craiczarry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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