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The nurse modifies the care plan for the immobilized patient after assessing a calcium level of 6.2 mEq/L. What nursing assessment should the nurse include when modifying this care plan?
- A. Osteoporosis
- B. Tooth loss
- C. Renal calculi
- D. Contractures
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypercalcemia occurs when calcium levels exceed 5.8 mEq/L. It may occur when calcium stored in the bone enters the circulation for example, in patients who are immobilized. Renal calculi may develop because of high levels of calcium.
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Correct Answer: day
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- A. 1000 mL
- B. 1500 mL
- C. 2050 mL
- D. 2500 mL
Correct Answer: D
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What are the three types of passive transport?
- A. Diffusion
- B. Titration
- C. Osmosis
- D. Distillation
- E. Filtration
Correct Answer: A,C,E
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What is the method by which inhaled oxygen is moved into the intravascular compartment called?
- A. Active transport
- B. Oxygenation
- C. Passive transport
- D. Mass movement
Correct Answer: C
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What are the three buffer systems of the body?
- A. Bicarbonate/carbonic acid system
- B. Respiratory system
- C. Renal system
- D. GI system
- E. Integumentary system
Correct Answer: A,B,C
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