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Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary and makes the distal convoluted tubule and the collecting duct permeable to water to maximize reabsorption and produce concentrated urine and treat shock?

A patient has been started on oxybutynin (Ditropan) for urinary incontinence. What is a major action of this medication?

A client has a long history of hypertension. Which category of medications would the nurse expect to be ordered to avoid chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

A 70-year-old client returned from a transurethral resection of the prostate 8 hours ago with a continuous bladder irrigation infusing wide open at a constant flow.  The nurse reviews his laboratory results as follows: Sodium (136-145) 128 mEq/L Hemoglobin 15 g/dL Hematocrit 42% Red blood cell count 4.5     Along with labs and accurate patient assessment, What action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Propranolol, a beta-blocker, is typically used to ________.

A client with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) from gonorrhea asks how this can cause sterility. Which is the nurse’s response?

A nurse reviews a client’s laboratory results. Which results from the client’s urinalysis should the nurse recognize as abnormal?

A client is discharged to home after a modified radical mastectomy with two drainage tubes. Which statement by the client would indicate that further teaching is needed?

A nurse provides phone triage to a 7 month pregnant patient . The patient states, “I am experiencing a burning pain when I urinate.” How would the nurse respond?

The clinic nurse is preparing a client for a physical and breast examination. The nurse notes the client’s breast appears as shown in the photograph below. Which action by the nurse takes priority?