6. The nurse is reviewing lab results for Jeremy, a 63 year old patient who has been admitted w/ a diagnosis of SIADH and notes that his sodium level is 130 mEq/L. The nurse knows that this condition is referred to as:
32. Which of these nursing interventions is essential for t…
32. Which of these nursing interventions is essential for the client who has Cushing’s syndrome?
16. A client who has diabetes begins to experience nausea,…
16. A client who has diabetes begins to experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, fatigue, and blurred vision. The nurse observes the client’s skin is warm and flushed and notes a fruity odor to the client’s breath. The nurse should anticipate the client will be treated for:
15. A client tells the nurse about experiencing symptoms of…
15. A client tells the nurse about experiencing symptoms of a hypoglycemic insulin reaction. Which of these actions should the nurse take first?
41. Which of the following glands are located suprarenal?
41. Which of the following glands are located suprarenal?
12. Which of these persons would be most likely to develop…
12. Which of these persons would be most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?
2. A 12-year-old child who is 6 feet tall is diagnosed with…
2. A 12-year-old child who is 6 feet tall is diagnosed with hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH). Which diagnosis should be expected on the child’s medical record?
5. Miguel is a 3 year old patient who comes into the pediat…
5. Miguel is a 3 year old patient who comes into the pediatric clinic today for a well child check. The nurse notes that he is not growing at the rate normally expected for his age group. The nurse knows that in children, failure to attain normal height is a symptom of:
30. The student nurse arrives in class to hear the instruct…
30. The student nurse arrives in class to hear the instructor state that there will be a pop quiz right now! This surprise announcement causes the student to feel stress. The student who has studied her A&P textbook understands that this response triggers the release of epinephrine which:
38. Chemical messengers released directly into the bloodstr…
38. Chemical messengers released directly into the bloodstream, with the ability to affect cells for hours or days, are called: