The school nurse notes that a child diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is experiencing an insulin reaction and is unable to eat or drink. Which action would be the most appropriate for the school nurse to take?
What will be an ideal response?
Administer subcutaneous glucagon.
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Which statements indicate the nurse has a good understanding of the genetic influence on hyperlipidemia?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "GWASs are not finding an association between gene variants and high LDL cholesterol." 2. "Up to 80% of the risk for high LDL levels may be genetically determined." 3. "SORT1 is associated with elevated LDL levels and coronary artery disease." 4. "No gene has been implicated in actual lethal disease state such as myocardial infarction." 5. "There is an LDLR variant that is associated with low LDL levels."
One way that the health care team can differentiate between a myasthenic crisis and a cholinergic crisis is to:
a. ask the patient about occupation and family history. b. assess serum levels of the cholinesterase inhibitor. c. assess the patient for muscle weakness. d. administer edrophonium, and monitor the response.
A nurse has a duty of care to ______.
a. anyone they come into contact with b. only patients/clients they are caring for c. anyone they decide to assist/care for d. none of these
A person has minor physical injuries after an auto accident. The person is unable to focus and says, "I feel like something awful is going to happen." This person has nausea, dizziness, tachycardia, and hyperventilation
What is the person's level of anxiety? a. Mild b. Moderate c. Severe d. Panic