List the aspects of Mrs. R's case that indicate insulin resistance
Several attempts to lower Mrs. R's blood sugar with insulin and a combination of other medications resulted in an increase in blood sugar even though she tried to follow her diet and the doctor's orders.
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A premature infant develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). How will the nurse position the baby? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Upright 2. Semi-Fowler's position 3. Prone position 4. With his head hyperextended 5. With his head in a sniffing position
Nurses who have been caring for patients who are terminally ill frequently begin to feel helpless and frustrated. What is best for the nurse to implement when caring for the terminally ill patient?
a. Find another job. b. Express feelings to a friend or coworker. c. Ignore these feelings because they will soon be gone. d. Ask to care for different patients.
You are ill and cannot work as scheduled. What should you do?
a. Find someone to work for you. b. Follow the agency's attendance policy. c. Call your supervisor after your shift starts. d. Go to bed.
You are collecting a stool specimen. Which is correct?
a. Transfer the expelled stool to the specimen container. b. Have the person defecate into the speci-men container. c. Use a tongue blade to transfer 2 table-spoons of feces to the specimen container. d. Ask the person to have a bowel movement at the time specified.