A 43-year-old patient with a history of alcohol abuse has been ...

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A 43-year-old patient with a history of alcohol abuse has been admitted to an acute medical unit with complications resulting from liver failure. Upon assessment, the patient's abdomen is distended, firm to touch, and nontender.
 
  The nurse recognizes that the patient has excess fluid in his peritoneal space (ascites), a problem that results from the disruption of normal movement of water and electrolytes. What process is primarily responsible for maintaining fluid balance along a concentration gradient?
  A) Hydrostatic pressure
  B) Active transport
  C) Osmosis
  D) Filtration

Question 2

An older female patient tells the nurse that even though she believes in a higher power she is not interested in information on the hospital's chaplaincy services since she has never been religious.
 
  What does the nurse recognize as the relationship between religion and spirituality? A) Some people are religious, while others are spiritual.
  B) Religion is a particular, structured way of expressing spirituality.
  C) Religion is the essence of our being that connects us with the Divine.
  D) All human beings have an innate desire for religious structure and spiritual fulfillment.

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Spirituality differs from religion, which consists of human-created structures, rituals, symbolism, and rules for relating to the Divine. Religion is a significant expression of spirituality, but highly spiritual individuals may not identify with a specific religion. Not everyone identifies a need for religion, and religion and spirituality are not mutually exclusive. Spirituality, not religion, is defined as the essence of our being that connects us with the divine.