The nurse is teaching an in-service program to a group of nurses on the topic of children diagnosed with rheumatic fever. The nurses in the group make the following statements. Which statement is most accurate regarding the diagnosis of rheumatic fever?

The rails of the DNA helix are composed of:

Today is PN day #6 and Charlie’s PN is at goal rate. Based on the following information what changes, if any, would you now make? Weight: 162 lbs.                        I/Os: 3000/2700 mL                          Temperature:   38° (F = 100.7°)       Sodium: 139 (135-145)             Potassium: 5.1 (3.5-5.5)                                        Chloride: 108 (99-112) Bicarb: 23 (22-29)                     Glucose: 200 (65-99)          BUN: 11 (8-24)           Creatinine: 0.8 (0.6-1.1)   WBC: 5.9 (4-11)                        Phosphate: 4.8 (2.5-4.5)     Mg: 2.5 (1.5-2.5)        Triglycerides: 220  (

Charlie is a 29 year old male who has been receiving aggressive chemotherapy for the past 2 months for a type of leukemia. He has lost 16 lbs. due to persistent nausea and vomiting despite the judicious use of anti-nausea/vomiting medications during this time. Charlie is admitted to the medical floor due to dehydration. His physician has decided to start parenteral nutrition via his implanted catheter in order to get Charlie through his next 2 rounds of chemotherapy because his prognosis for a cure is excellent. A consult for nutrition support has been ordered – provide specific recommendations regarding what you would recommend for MNT implementations. MIV @ 120 mL/hr w/20 mEq Kcl. Ht: 5’11”          Current weight:  155 lbs.              Weight 3 months ago: 175 lbs. Nutrition-focused physical exam: temporal wasting, ribs apparent, prominent bony shoulders, clavicles, and knees. No sign of edema. Current labs: Sodium: 138 (135-145)     Potassium: 4.5 (3.5-5.5)             Chloride: 104 (99-112)                     Bicarb: 24 (22-29)                        Glucose: 96 (65-99)          BUN: 9 (8-24)       Creatinine: 0.8 (0.6-1.1)                                      WBC: 5 (4-11)        Phosphate: 2.6 (2.5-4.5)       Mg: 1.6 (1.5-2.5)      Triglycerides: 195   (

The irregular network of tubules and vesicles spreading and interconnecting in all directions throughout the cytoplasm in a cell is called the:

_____ can be defined as substances such as fats and fatty acids, oil, or wax that dissolve in alcohol but not in water.

A nurse is assessing a pregnant client with hyperthyroidism. Which symptom is most concerning?

A nurse is educating a client at risk for preterm labor. Which symptom should prompt immediate evaluation?

A laboring client receives an epidural. Which nursing intervention is a priority after administration?

A preterm infant is at risk for complications due to immature organ development. Which condition is most commonly associated with prematurity?