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What is the pH of a 0.00456 M hypochlorous acid (HClO) solution? HClO (aq) + H2O (l) ⇌  ClO- (aq) +  H3O+ (aq) Ka = 3.0 x 10-8 

Neurological assessment shows lower extremity weakness (4/5), decreased ankle reflexes, and reduced pain and temperature sensation below the knees, with intact balance. Which nursing assessment finding is most important for the nurse to monitor in this patient?

You are educating a patient on their new prescription for an SSRI.  What will you include?  Choose all that apply

Calculate the pH of a solution that contains 0.128 M HClO and 0.855 M NaClO.  The Ka for hypochlorous acid (HClO) is 3.5 x 10-8.

Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient receiving palliative care for a chronic, progressive illness?

As the patient’s nurse, you are planning short-term goals for a patient with diabetic neuropathy. Which goal is realistic and measurable?

Mrs. Tribiani has been prescribed Carbidopa/Levodopa. The nurse is providing medication education. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

Which referral for Mrs. Tribiani is most appropriate to promote patient safety and independence at home?

Your patient asks you why she is having “leaking” after she urinates.  After some additional assessment, you find that the urinary incontinence seems to happen when she is at work and very busy, often unable to get to the bathroom.  This is most likely to be ___________________ incontinence.

Which of the following issues would increase the risk of urinary incontinence? List all that apply.