Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the functions of the kidney with a client. Which of the following are ... (Read 24 times)

big1devin · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse is reviewing the functions of the kidney with a client. Which of the following are functions of the kidneys?

1 . Waste removal
2 . Regulation of electrolytes by excretion and reabsorption
3 . Conversion of vitamin B12 to a useful form
4 . Maintenance of acid base, and fluid and electrolyte balance
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

A nurse is discussing feeding practices with the mother of a 3-month-old infant. The mother describes propping the bottle on a blanket in the crib.

Which is the highest priority consequence of this practice that the nurse should monitor when caring for the infant? A) Oral thrush
B) Tongue infection
C) Erosion of tooth enamel
D) Ulcers in mouth

Bigfoot1984 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
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Functions of the kidneys include waste removal; regulation of electrolytes by excretion and reabsorption; conversion of vitamin D to a useful form; and maintenance of acid base, and fluid and electrolyte balance.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor for the erosion of tooth enamel, known as nursing bottle mouth, as one of the major consequences of this practice. Erosion of tooth enamel, deep cavities, and tooth loss result from the prolonged contact of milk and juice sugars with emerging teeth. Lost primary teeth do not maintain space for permanent teeth, which may erupt decayed. Nursing bottle mouth may affect appearance, chewing, eating habits, and speech development. Oral thrush, tongue infection, and ulcers in the mouth are not known to occur as a result of nursing bottle mouth.