1. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Diffusion and absorption depend on the chemical properties of the anesthetic and other factors such as local pH and blood flow. Duration might or might not be longer than general anesthesia. Duration can be short if the type of local anesthetic is a short-acting agent. Client weight is not a factor. PharmacologicalTherapies
2. Right Answer: C
Explanation: The thiazide class of diuretics cause metabolic abnormalities such as elevated blood glucose levels. This elevation is caused in part by diuretic-induced potassium deficiency. Hypokalemia reduces the secretion of insulin by pancreatic beta cells, thereby increasing plasma glucose levels. Thiazides have been used for many years in clients with the conditions described in choices 1 and 2. Thiazides decrease calcium excretion, thus decreasing the likelihood of renal calculi.Pharmacological Therapies
3. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Maintaining the productivity of all team members by delegating tasks appropriate to the job descriptions of the personnel increases work effectiveness and efficiency. Coordinated Care
4. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Delegating is the act (or task) of assigning work to those that are capable and competent to do the work. Coaching, evaluating, and facilitating are supervisory activities that are people related. Coordinated Care
5. Right Answer: D
Explanation: A contract emphasizes that the nurse works with the client, rather than doing something for the client.Working withsuggests that each party is expected to participate and share responsibility for outcomes. Contracts do not,however, stipulate roles or feeling tone, nor is premature termination expressly forbidden.Psychosocial Integrity
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