A 27-year-old woman has insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of this condition?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Excretion of glucose in urine (glycosuria)
C. Thick mucous secretions that block the pancreatic ducts
D. Inadequate or absent secretion of insulin by pancreatic islets
C
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A 70-year-old male patient has a fracture of the right hip from a motor vehicle accident. The orthopedic surgeon decides to perform surgery to correct the fracture to prevent complications and allow early rehabilitation
Which type of surgery and stabilization will be performed on this patient? Refer to the figure. 1. external fixation 2. open reduction and internal fixation 3. total right hip arthroplasty 4. hip arthroscopy
The nurse demonstrates effective communication by ensuring all of the following except
a. two-way exchange of information among clients and health providers. b. making sure that unilateral information is exchanged between clients and nurses. c. making sure that the expectations and responsibilities of all are clearly understood. d. recognizing that effective communication is an active process for all involved.
The nurse is obtaining a focused interview. Which statements made by the client suggest that the client has an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Select all that apply.
A. "I have been stressed out since my divorce last year." B. "I have cut back on my smoking." C. "I have gained 25 pounds over the past year." D. "I have an occasional glass of wine." E. "I have cut back on fat and switched to a vegetarian diet."
Invagination of one segment of bowel within another is called:
a. atresia. b. stenosis. c. herniation. d. intussusception.