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The nurse is caring for a patient following a motor vehicle accident, and the patient has developed acute renal failure (ARF). What are the nurse's roles in caring for this patient? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Provides emotional support for the family
  B) Monitors for complications
  C) Participates in emergency treatment of fluid and electrolyte imbalances
  D) Provides nursing care for primary disorder
  E) Directs nutritional status

Question 2

A patient has been brought to the emergency department (ED) with signs and symptoms of a stroke and a stat computed tomography (CT) head scan has been ordered.
 
  The ED nurse should know that the image that results from CT indicates distinguishing differences based on which of the following variables?
  A) Proximity to the CT scanner
  B) Variations in tissue density
  C) Metabolic activity
  D) Oxygen consumption



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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