The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Electrical

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with an electrical injury.The nurse understands that patients with electrical injury are at a high risk for acute kidney injury secondary to

• A) hypervolemia from burn resuscitation.
• B) increased incidence of ureteral stones.
• C) nephrotoxic antibiotics for prevention of infection.
• D) release of myoglobin from injured tissues.

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Biological Psychology

A field of psychology that examines how physiological processes and biological structures influence behavior and mental states.

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A scientist who studies the biological underpinnings of behavior, cognition, and emotions, often focusing on the brain and nervous system's roles.

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