A 4-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus becomes angry and then lethargic. The parent should be taught that a change in behavior may indicate hypoglycemia. True or false?
A) True
B) False
A
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Which patient assessment should lead a nurse to conclude a patient diagnosed with cancer is beginning the acceptance stage?
a. Begins to act in a cheerful manner b. Inquires about support groups c. Cries over loss of health d. Actively interacts with his or her family
A patient with acromegaly asks the nurse about treatments for this condition. What will the nurse tell the patient?
a. Drugs are generally used after surgical and radiation therapies have been tried. b. Drug therapy is easy to administer. c. Drug therapy is inexpensive. d. Drug therapy is generally short term.
Which two major neurotransmitters are considered responsible for establishing appropriate levels of mood?
A. serotonin and acetylcholine B. dopamine and endorphins C. acetylcholine and norepinephrine D. serotonin and norepinephrine
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about vasopressin. Which of the following would the nurse integrate into the teaching? Select all that apply
A) Vasopressin is secreted by the adrenal gland. B) Vasopressin is secreted when body fluids must be conserved. C) Vasopressin exhibits its greatest activity in the bladder. D) Vasopressin regulates the reabsorption of water from the kidney. E) Vasopressin is used to treat diabetes mellitus.