A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with severe dehydration from prolonged diarrhea. The patient’s urine output is 15 mL/hour of dark amber urine. The nurse understands the body releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in response to dehydration. What is the effect of ADH on the kidneys?

The healthcare provider has prescribed a continuous IV infusion of heparin for a patient with a pulmonary embolism. The order reads: “Heparin 18 units/kg/hr IV infusion. Start with a bolus of 80 units/kg IV once, then begin the continuous infusion immediately.” The pharmacy provides heparin premixed at 25,000 units in 250 mL of D5W. Your patient weighs 110 lbs. How many units of heparin will you give for the IV bolus? Enter numerical value only _______ units How many mL/hr will you set the IV pump to deliver the ordered continuous infusion? Enter numerical value only ____________ mL/hr  

A nurse is instructing a female patient on how to collect a clean catch midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing. Which statement by the patient indicates correct understanding of the procedure?  

A nurse is caring for a 68-year-old male client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The healthcare provider orders a post-void residual (PVR) assessment. The nurse asks the client to void and then uses a bladder scanner, which shows 175 mL remaining in the bladder. What is the nurse’s best interpretation of this finding?  

A nurse is assessing a 2-day-old newborn in the nursery. The infant’s hands and feet appear blue, while the trunk and face are pink. The infant is active, feeding well, and vital signs are within normal limits (heart rate 140 bpm, respiratory rate 42 breaths/min, temperature 36.8°C). What is the most appropriate nursing action?  

A nurse is caring for a patient with extracellular volume (ECV) deficit secondary to severe diarrhea and vomiting. When assessing the patient’s respiratory system, what finding does the nurse anticipate?  

What is the main goal of life for a Daoist?

Which animal is central to many tribal traditions and rituals among Native Americans?

Sacrifices in African Traditional Religion are typically meant to:

There are written languages for most Native American tribal myths and stories.