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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is reviewing prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would require immediate follow up by the nurse if the primary health care provider (PHCP) prescribes

A. a glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1C) level for a client admitted with DKA.

B. 3% NaCl at 100 mL/hr for a client receiving treatment for hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state (HHS).

C. a fluid restriction of 500-600 mL/24 hours for a client who has SIADH.

D. a 24-hour urine collection for vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) for a client with a suspected pheochromocytoma.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 3% NaCl at 100 mL/hr for a client receiving treatment for hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state (HHS).

Question 2 of 5

Atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH) is produced by cells of the ___.

A. kidney tubules.

B. right atrium of the heart.

C. adrenal cortex.

D. pancreas.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: right atrium of the heart.

Question 3 of 5

Myasthenia gravis:

A. permanent muscle paralysis may occur late in the disease

B. serum cholinesterase levels are increased

C. spares the intercostal and diaphragm muscles

D. an abnormal excretion of creatine may occur

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: an abnormal excretion of creatine may occur

Question 4 of 5

Patients with diabetes can develop various foot problems, including ulcers and foot infections. Foot complications in diabetics are primarily caused by

A. peripheral neuropathy

B. peripheral arterial disease (PAD)

C. impaired immunity

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 5 of 5

Although thyroid hormone levels decrease with advancing age, which mechanism offsets this output reduction?

A. Decreased rate of thyroid hormone breakdown

B. Increased level of calcium

C. Increased level of phosphorus

D. Decreased mineralocorticoids

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decreased rate of thyroid hormone breakdown

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