A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client who is scheduled for exploratory surgery. Which of the following food allergies indicates a risk for an allergic reaction to latex?

Strawberries

Eggs

Peanuts

Shellfish

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Strawberries are typically associated with cross-reactivity with latex
B. Eggs are not commonly associated with cross-reactivity with latex.
C. Peanuts are not typically associated with cross-reactivity with latex. Peanut allergy involves specific proteins found in peanuts and is unrelated to latex allergy.

D Shellfish is not associated with cross-sensitivity with latex

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

C. Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism, and elevated levels of uric acid in the blood can predispose individuals to gout. In acute gout, there is often a marked increase in serum uric acid levels due to the release of uric acid from the breakdown of purines during the inflammatory process.
A. Chloride level is not directly associated with acute gout.
B. Creatinine kinase (CK) is an enzyme found in various tissues, including muscle tissue. Elevated CK levels are associated with muscle damage or injury, such as in cases of muscle trauma, myocardial infarction, or rhabdomyolysis.
D. Intrinsic factor is a glycoprotein produced by the parietal cells of the stomach that is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine.

Correct Answer is ["<p>Client urinating 100 mL\/hour. Client is tolerating soft diet and oral fluids<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bilateral pedal pulses 2+. Blood glucose 310 mg\/dL (74 to 106 mg\/dL)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Pulse rate 84\/min<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blood pressure 106\/76 mm Hg<\/p>"]

Explanation

The frequency and amount of urination indicates that the body in able to utilize glucose reducing glucosuria and osmotic diuresis.

The ability to tolerate oral intake also indicates an improvement in the client’s general health

Improvement in perception of pedal pulses indicates an improvement in the hydration status of the client

A normal pulse rate and blood pressure is an indicator of optimal hydration status- an improvement from the severely dehydrated state.

The blood glucose levels is dropping indicating an improvement in the glycemic control

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A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client who is scheduled for exploratory surgery. Which of the following food allergies indicates a risk for an allergic reaction to latex?

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A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory results?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Correct Answer is ["<p>Client urinating 100 mL\/hour. Client is tolerating soft diet and oral fluids<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bilateral pedal pulses 2+. Blood glucose 310 mg\/dL (74 to 106 mg\/dL)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Pulse rate 84\/min<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blood pressure 106\/76 mm Hg<\/p>"]

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