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jCorn1234

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When the nurse finds that a child has a sodium level of more than 145 milliequivalents per liter, the nurse would most expect to see:
 
  a. diarrhea and vomiting c. moist mucous membranes
  b. dry mucous membranes and thirst d. subnormal temperature

Question 2

Which of the following statements best represents a major belief in King's open systems theory?
 
  a. Nurses are partners with families.
  b. Families are self-sufficient.
  c. Individuals are more important than families.
  d. Family is viewed only as context.



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Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect: A child with a sodium level of more than 145 milliequivalents per liter indicates an increased serum sodium level (hypernatremia), and the nurse would not most expect to see diarrhea and vomiting.
B Correct: The nurse would most expect to see dry mucous membranes and thirst in this child because water is pulled out of the cells into the extracellular spaces, resulting in an intracellular fluid deficit.
C Incorrect: The nurse would not most expect to see moist mucous membranes, but rather dry mucous membranes.
D Incorrect: The nurse would not most expect to see a subnormal temperature, but rather an elevated temperature.

Answer to Question 2

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A Correct. Nurses are viewed as partners with the family.
B Incorrect. King's open systems theory sees the family as context for growth and development of individuals, open systems which may require assistance, not self-sufficient.
C Incorrect. King's open systems theory views the family as the context but also client, not the individual as the focus.
D Incorrect. King's open systems theory views the family as context and client.




jCorn1234

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


jordangronback

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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