This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is the nurse closely assessing for in a patient with hypokalemia? a. Systemic edema b. ... (Read 29 times)

clmills979

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 551
on: Jul 11, 2018
What is the nurse closely assessing for in a patient with hypokalemia?
 
  a. Systemic edema
  b. Cardiac complications
  c. Muscle cramping
  d. Impaired kidney function

Question 2

A fit, young woman was at zero nitrogen balance. The nurse discovers that this patient is now pregnant with her first child. For what is this patient at risk?
 
  a. Embolism
  b. Anabolism
  c. Catabolism
  d. Metabolism


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

fdliggud

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 366
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Hypokalemia can affect cardiac function.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
When more nitrogen is consumed than is excreted, anabolism occurs. This is also called a positive nitrogen balance.


clmills979

  • Member
  • Posts: 551
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

ttt030911

  • Member
  • Posts: 315
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

In 2006, a generic antinausea drug named ondansetron was approved. It is used to stop nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
A nurse shows empathy to a client. A nurse shows empathy to a client.
Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event
The approval of a new drug is a four-stage process: (1) preclinical investigation, (2) clinical inve The approval of a new drug is a four-stage process: (1) preclinical investigation, (2) clinical inve
Preoperative and Postoperative Patient Instructions Preoperative and Postoperative Patient Instructions
Systemic Circulation Systemic Circulation
Video: Autonomic Nervous System Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library