Which patient assessment would alert the nurse to withhold a loop diuretic?
A. Crackles in the lung bases
B. +2 pitting peripheral edema
C. Serum potassium of 2.6 mEq/L
D. Weight gain of 2 pounds in 2 days
Select your answer:
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Vaccines Biotherapeutics & Cellular Meat › ViewWhat are Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs)?
A. A type of protein made in a lab that can bind to specific targets in the body.
B. A type of carbohydrate made in a lab that can bind to specific targets in the body.
C. A type of lipid made in a lab that can bind to specific targets in the body.
D. A type of nucleic acid made in a lab that can bind to specific targets in the body.
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All of the following statements are true about the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA) EXCEPT:
A. It is simply a “wear and tear” process.
B. Risk factors include aging, joint injury, obesity, and genetics.
C. X-rays may be normal despite significant pain from OA early in the process.
D. Current treatments for OA are directed to controlling pain, and none have been proven to alter the progression of the disease.