The nurse is collecting the health history of a patient who has ...

[audie]

The nurse is collecting the health history of a patient who has had multiple episodes of renal calculi formation. Which finding(s) increase(s) the patient's risk for the development of renal calculi? (select all that apply.)
 
  a. Uric acid crystals in urine
  b. Frequent bacterial urinary infections
  c. Excessive fluid intake
  d. Prolonged bed rest
  e. Parathyroid gland tumor

Question 2

The nurse encourages a patient with larynx cancer that the near-total laryngectomy is a new procedure that preserves the ability to __________ and to __________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

[eliasc0401]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D, E
Risk factors for development of renal calculi include uric acid crystals in urine, frequent bacterial urinary infections, prolonged immobility or bed rest, and a parathyroid gland tumor. Another risk factor includes inadequate fluid intake.

Answer to Question 2

speak; swallow
swallow; speak

The new technique does not rob the patients' ability to speak or swallow, which makes rehabili-tation easier.

[audie]

Gracias!

[lcapri7]

Excellent