Popular drugs for diabetes control are the ________-acting insulins, Lente and NPH.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
intermediate
Popular drugs for diabetes control are the intermediate-acting insulins, Lente and NPH.
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a. Powerlessness b. Ineffective coping c. Disturbed body image d. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
Which nursing technique is appropriate for therapeutic interaction with a patient who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease?
1. Setting strict time limits and rephrasing misunderstood questions. 2. Encouraging verbal and nonverbal communication while maintaining a calm demeanor. 3. Correcting errors made by the patient and speaking in a loud, clear voice. 4. Using multiple memory cues and giving several directions at once.
The school-age child, diagnosed with a medulloblastoma, will receive intrathecal chemotherapy injections after surgery. Which rationale for this type of chemotherapy administration should the nurse include in the medication teaching?
1. It reduces side effects. 2. It does not require the child being "stuck." 3. Many chemotherapy drugs do not cross the blood–brain barrier. 4. Intrathecal administration is less expensive than intravenous administration.
The nurse is caring for a patient with CKD. The family asks about when renal replacement therapy will begin. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "As early as possible to prevent further damage in stage I." b. "When there is reduced kidney function and metabolic wastes accumulate." c. "When the kidneys are unable to maintain a balance in body functions." d. "It will be started with diuretic therapy to enhance the remaining function."