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Collmarie

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse who is impaired can BEST be described as a person who:
 
  a. has an illness that may be contagious to clients
  b. has a physical handicap that limits work performance
  c. is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both
  d. is required to surrender to hospital authorities when discovered

Question 2

Increased sodium intake, decreased sodium loss, or excessive water loss can lead to which of these disturbances?
 
  a. hypernatremia c. metabolic acidosis
  b. hyponatremia d. respiratory alkalosis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A nurse who is impaired is habitually intemperate or is addicted to the use of alcohol or habit-forming drugs.

Answer to Question 2

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Hypernatremia, a serum sodium level greater than 145 mEq/L, results from excess sodium or water loss and movement of water from cells to the extracellular space.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

nguyenhoanhat

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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