A nurse is teaching a seminar on types of hypoglycemia not related to diabetes. Which of the statements made by the nurse is true?
A) Reactive hypoglycemia occurs after an overnight fast.
B) Fasting hypoglycemia may occur several hours after you eat.
C) If you experience hypoglycemia, you should consume simple carbohydrates.
D) Binge drinking may cause hypoglycemia.
D) Binge drinking may cause hypoglycemia.
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A) Employment B) Social networks C) Access to health care D) Housing
During a postpartum home visit, the mother reports that she is having difficulty with her older child since she brought the baby home. For the last 2 days he has been trying to pinch or slap the new baby
Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? a. "This is abnormal behavior. You should consult your pediatrician immediately." b. "This is attention-getting behavior. Try to involve your son in the baby's care." c. "Keep the child separated from your baby until he stops this behavior." d. "If he hits the baby, you should hit him back so that he will stop."
What is an appropriate response to a woman's comment that she is worried about having a cesarean birth?
a. "Don't worry. Everything will be okay." b. "What are your feelings about having a cesarean birth?" c. "I know you're worried, but this is a routine procedure." d. "Patients commonly worry about surgery."
When communicating with disoriented patients,
A. maintain good eye contact. B. say as little as possible. C. reword the statement many times. D. avoid explanations, as the patient will not understand.