Fats composed of fatty acids that have double bonds in the fatty acids and have fewer than the maximum number of hydrogen atoms are:

A network of protein fibers that help components of the cell move and provide mechanical support to the cell.

The most reliable method for measuring client’s body water or fluid volume increase is by assessing:  

Match the following electrolyte to the normal lab value. 

In assessing acid-base disorders, respiratory disorders involve the alteration in the____, while the metabolic disorders produce an alteration in the plasma ______ concentration.  

A nurse is caring for a client with severe hyponatremia who is prescribed a hypertonic IV solution (3% sodium chloride). Which pathophysiologic response does the nurse expect to occur when this solution is administered? 

A 77-year-old client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing respiratory acidosis caused by carbon dioxide (CO2) retention. Which pathophysiologic principle would the nurse expect if the client’s compensatory mechanisms were working to correct the acid base imbalance? 

Assess and interpret the following arterial blood gas: pH 7.48 CO2 42mm/Hg HCO3 30 mEq/L 

A nurse is caring for a client with decreased effective circulating volume related to heart failure. Which physiologic responses does the nurse expect to occur due to the activation of the body’s fluid and sodium regulatory mechanisms?  Select all that apply.

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a 64‑year‑old client admitted with Crohn’s disease and poor nutritional intake. The client reports muscle cramps and has a tremor noted on assessment. Which laboratory value represents a critical electrolyte imbalance and requires immediate nursing intervention?