Folate metabolism is dependent on vitamin B-12.

Aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone act to increase urinary ________.

Each of the following occurs as a result of calcitonin being secreted from the thyroid gland EXCEPT _______.

39.  A twelve-year-old male has begun to grow axillary and pubic hair.  The nurse understands this marks what stage of development?

20. Which of the following best describes the scope of practice for a nursing assistant in a healthcare setting?

27. The nurse is working on a pediatric (childrens) unit and has been assigned to care for a four-year-old child who has pneumonia.  What consideration must the nurse use to communicate effectively with the child?

44. The most culturally sensitive and useful question the admitting nurse should ask the Jewish patient would be which of the following?

48. The nurse encourages a patient to participate in health maintenance by maintaining an ideal body weight as a method of which type of prevention?

30. The nurse is caring for a Spanish speaking client, who speaks no English. The nurse uses an interpreter to communicate with the client. Which of the following is a priority when communicating with the patient? 

47. A patient admitted for tests is frightened of hospital procedures and is nervous about the possible outcome of the tests. The patient complains of dry mouth, and the heart pounding. The patient’s blood pressure is 168/98 mm Hg (usual blood pressure is 120/60 mm Hg), pulse is 112 beats/min (Usual 80), and respirations are 22 breaths/min. The nurse recognizes the patient’s current signs and symptoms represent which of the following?