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Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with excess water in relation to sodium?
Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with excess water in relation to sodium?
- Hyponatremia (correct)
- Hypokalemia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypernatremia
What is a primary focus of hospice care?
What is a primary focus of hospice care?
- Prolonging life at all costs
- Palliative treatment and comfort (correct)
- Aggressive treatment of the underlying disease
- Cure of the existing disease
Which of the following is a common type of lung cancer?
Which of the following is a common type of lung cancer?
- Astrocytoma
- Glioblastoma
- Medulloblastoma
- Small cell lung cancer (correct)
Increased bicarbonate levels can directly lead to which condition?
Increased bicarbonate levels can directly lead to which condition?
Which of the following is a primary risk factor for prostate cancer?
Which of the following is a primary risk factor for prostate cancer?
Flashcards
Hypernatremia Complications
Hypernatremia Complications
High sodium levels in the blood, which can lead to neurological and cardiovascular complications.
Goal of Hospice Care
Goal of Hospice Care
Focuses on providing comfort and improving the quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses and their families.
Hypokalemia
Hypokalemia
An electrolyte imbalance characterized by low potassium levels in the blood.
Hyponatremia with Excess Water
Hyponatremia with Excess Water
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Hypocalcemia Manifestations
Hypocalcemia Manifestations
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Study Notes
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Study notes from Med Surg Unit #2 PRACTICE test_Cloned_Assessment 1 - (16)
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Complications in a client with hypernatremia need to be understood.
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The organ donation process needs to be coordinated.
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Cultural humility practices need to be described.
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How to educate a client who has hypokalemia.
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Educate family members about complications of cancer.
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Goal of hospice care focus.
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Identify common aggressive brain tumor.
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How to identify common lung cancer type.
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Identify hyponatremia with excess water.
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Identify signs in a client who has impending death.
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Identifying the causes of metabolic alkalosis.
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Identifying manifestations of fluid volume excess.
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Identifying risk factors for hypocalcemia.
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Manifestations in a client with hypocalcemia.
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Monitor neurological status in hyponatremia.
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Primary risk factor for prostate cancer.
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