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Awilson837

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Resetting of a patient's fracture will take place under local anesthetic. These anesthetics reduce movement and sensation by decreasing the permeability of the nerve cell membrane to ions.
 
  What is the most important ion that participates in this process? A) Calcium
  B) Magnesium
  C) Sodium
  D) Potassium

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A child has been referred to a pediatric endocrinologist and has begun treatment with octreotide acetate. What nursing diagnosis should be noted in the child's plan of nursing care?
 
  A) Delayed growth and development
  B) Excess fluid volume
  C) Risk for deficient fluid volume
  D) Altered growth and development


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hramirez205

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
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Local anesthetics decrease the permeability of the nerve cell membrane to ions, especially sodium.

Answer to Question 2

D
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Acromegaly is the major clinical indication for the use octreotide. In this condition, growth is excessive, not delayed. Fluid volume is not directly affected.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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