Phase 2 insulin secretion begins when:
A. the blood sugar concentration goes below 90 mg/dl 20 minutes after eating.
B. low glucose levels persist 20 minutes after eating.
C. the blood sugar concentration rises to over 100 mg/dl 20 minutes after eating.
D. the blood sugar concentration remains at 85 mg/dl 20 minutes after eating.
Answer: C
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Which information would the nurse identify as a patient's chief complaint about a skin disorder?
1. "My rash first started a week ago.". 2. "I have a rash on my arm.". 3. "I put some ointment on this rash, but it did not help.". 4. "My son had a similar rash last month.".
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The nurse recognizes that the greatest benefit of engaging the mother of two small children into a discussion about child-proofing her home is that:
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