Apatient presents with the sign of cystinuria. tests indicate that when a solution of free amino acids is infused intraduodenally, also, absorption of arginine is impaired; however, if a solution of dipeptides is infused intraduodenally, arginine absorption is almost normal. these data indicate that the patient has a deficiency in which of the following?
a. all sodium-coupled secondary active transport pathways in the intestinal epithelia
b. basic amino acid transporters in the intestinal epithelia
c. bile acid synthesis
d. epithelial cell peptidase activity
e. pancreatic enzyme secretion

The nurse working at the senior center notices mrs jones, a 78-year old crying. the nurse approach mrs jones and asks if she needs . mrs jones stars “ i am so embarrassed. i had another accident and my pants are all wet. it’s like i’m a baby. i never should have come to the senior center." whar factors may be contributing to urinary incontinence? how should the nurse respond to mrs jones?

Anurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adult clients with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? (select all that apply.) a. decreased percentage of body fat b. polypharmacy c. multiple health problems d. increased rate of absorption e. decreased renal function

The registered nurse working in thè cardiac care clinic is tasked with implementing quality improvement measures. to educate the dlinic staff, the nurse plans an in-service program to introduce concepts of quality improvement and evidence-based practice. additionally, the role of the case manager will be included in the presentation. the nurse plans on nursing care of the patient with congestive heart failure as a template and prepares sample clinical pathways care maps and multidisciplinary action plans. a. describe how clinical pathways are used to coordinate care of caseloads of patients. b. what is the role of the case manager in evaluating a patient's progress? c. what are examples of evidence-based practice tools used for planning patient care?