Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 reduced the cocaine sentencing disparity from:


Case Study #1RF is 45 yo, married, and works as a city engineer for a large municipal government. He cited a recent hx of nausea, anorexia, hematuria, and swollen ankles during a physical examination. His wife reported that he had been tiring more easily than usual during the past year and that he recently complains of a metallic taste in his mouth. A hx of prior illnesses proved negative, except for a severe case of influenza with sore throat 10 years ago.  RF’s BP was 160/98 and he has lost 4 kg during the past 2 months. A urinalysis shows albumin and red and white blood cells. He is 6′ 1″ and 172 lbs. His current urine output is approximately 450 cc/day.Lab values are as follows:BUN 93 mg/dl GFR 19 ml/min HCT 32% Hgb 11 mg/dl (14-17.4 for males) What factors affect the amount of protein needed by persons with chronic CKD? How would protein needs change when be begins dialysis?

In response to concerns about drug dealing and violent crimes, ______ were implemented.

Bail is not guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, but the ______ Amendment states that it should not be “excessive.”

During the 1980s, sentencing practices in criminal courts in the US became more_________.

A 68-year-old client with heart failure is being taught strategies for daily weight monitoring at home. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is reviewing diagnostic findings for a client suspected of having heart failure. Which of the following findings would most strongly support this diagnosis?

A patient with chest pain hast BP 78/48mmHg and is pale and diaphoretic. What should the nurse do first ? 

A nurse is caring for a client 24 hours after a tracheostomy placement for respiratory failure. Which of the following findings indicates that the tracheostomy care has been effective?

The nurse in the outpatient clinic is triaging a 19-year-old client with reports of auditory hallucinations, paranoia, and alterations in speech. The nurse’s assessment shows the client is apathetic, and she reports quitting her job from a lack of motivation. The nurse suspects that this client is at highest risk for