Joseph is a 44 year old male who was previously healthy.  He presents with severe diarrhea for the past 10 days, likely due to norovirus infection.  He is moderately dehydrated.  His lab results are listed below.  Which of the following acid-base disturbances is present?  Na 142 mEq/L;   K 3.2 mEq/L  Cl 110 mEq/L;  HCO3 20 mEq/L; Glucose 110 mg/dL; BUN 25 mg/dL; Scr 1.1 mg /dL pH 7.34; PaCO2 25 mmHg; PaO2 96 mmHg;  bicarbonate 18 mEq/L

Contraction risk occurs when interest rates: 

Which of the following patients is a candidate for amitriptyline therapy?

While discussing the difference between fetal and neonatal circulation, the nurse discusses three fetal shunts in fetal circulation. The nurse knows that one shunt is between the right and left atrium, allowing blood to bypass the lungs. This shunt is called the

A newly pregnant client is at the clinic for the first prenatal visit. Based on the data collected above, which additional tests (in addition to the routine first-trimester laboratory tests) are appropriate for this client?

Which of the following is a characteristic of brown fat which aids in metabolism and production of heat?

When you see your professor at school, you need to use “usted.” When you see him or her in the community, you can use “tú.” (the general rule)

Modulation in pain transmission refers to:

Normal embryological development for pain transmission includes:

You are the NNP caring for a 35 3/7 week, two day old neonate with visible jaundice.  The mother reports that the neonate has been breastfeeding for 3-5 minutes per breast every 3 hours and then falls asleep.  The mother states that they are ready for discharge home today.  The best next step in the management plan for this neonate would be: