Write the correct abbreviation for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis:

An _______________ permits visualization of the vasculature of an organ and the organ's arterial system.

The rapid changes in healthcare and the added focus on patient safety have required:

A) Redesign of its delivery
B) Devolving demands from insurance companies
C) Competition within the healthcare industry
D) All of the above

The nurse caring for a patient with unresolved anger.For which associated complication should the nurse assess?

A) Depression
B) Hypochondriasis
C) Somatization
D) Malingering

When assessing a newborn infant's genitalia, the nurse notices that the genitalia are somewhat engorged. The labia majora are swollen, the clitoris looks large, and the hymen is thick. The vaginal opening is difficult to visualize. The infant's mother states that she is worried about the labia being swollen. How should the nurse reply?

A) "This is a normal finding in newborns and should resolve within a few weeks."
B) "This finding could indicate an abnormality and may need to be evaluated by a physician."
C) "We will need to have estrogen levels evaluated to ensure that they are within normal limits."
D) "We will need to keep close watch over the next few days to see if the genitalia decrease in size."

A patient has fallen several times in the past week when attempting to get to the bathroom. The patient gets up 3 or 4 times a night to urinate. Which recommendation by the nurse is most appropriate in correcting this urinary problem?

A) Limit fluid and caffeine intake before bed.
B) Leave the bathroom light on to illuminate a pathway.
C) Practice Kegel exercises to strengthen bladder muscles.
D) Clear the path to the bathroom of all obstacles before bedtime.

Which assessment finding will the nurse expect for a patient with the following laboratory values: sodium 145 mEq/L, potassium 4.5 mEq/L, calcium 4.5 mg/dL?

A) Weak quadriceps muscles
B) Decreased deep tendon reflexes
C) Light-headedness when standing up
D) Tingling of extremities with possible tetany