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What constitutes the net effects of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) of the kidneys? Select all that apply.*A.

A computed tomography (CT) scan report for a client with a neurological disorder reveals the presence of bleeding in a specific area of the brain. The client has an elevated blood pressure and cerebral edema. The health-care provider orders IV mannitol. Which condition does the provider suspect in the client?

Which common paraneoplastic syndromes are associated with lung cancer? Select all that apply.

Which of these clients does the nurse identify as being at risk of developing DVT?

After reviewing the single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) report of a client who has Lewy body dementia, the nurse anticipates delusional behavior in the client. In which area of the brain does the nurse observe hyper perfusion according to the SPECT?

The mother of an infant with rickets, is from a Middle Eastern culture. She has been exclusively breastfeeding the infant since birth. Which factor can be the root cause of rickets for this infant?

During which time can HIV infection escape detection but still be spread through sexual contact?

A client with an undiagnosed illness has an anion gap that is elevated. The client is diagnosed with metabolic acidosis. Which question asked of the client will identify the cause of the acidosis?

What are the clinical presentations of panic disorder? Select all that apply.

A client reports to a health-care provider a fluctuating decrease in the ability to see faces and to read over a period of several months. It is most notable in the central vision. Medical history reveals treatment for high cholesterol and a smoking habit of one pack of cigarettes daily. Which diagnosis is the health-care provider most likely to associate with the client’s condition?