The nurse asks you to position a patient in the lateral position. This position is:
a. A side-lying position
b. A sitting position
c. The back-lying position
d. The dorsal recumbent position
A
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A) Catheter ablation therapy B) Transubcutaneous pacemaker C) Cardioversion D) Implantable cardiac device
A patient with type 1 diabetes takes 12 units of regular insulin and 34 units of NPH insulin in the morning. How would the nurse explain why two different types of insulin are required to control the patient's blood sugar?
A) "Different onsets and peak effects extends blood glucose control." B) "The mixture makes each drug work more effectively." C) "The combination reduces the adverse effects experienced." D) "Patients are less likely to experience hypoglycemia."
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is taking a history of a new client in the clinic. Histories tend to be lengthy, and the sexual part can be difficult for the client. The nurse should use what technique to make it easier for the client?
1. Let the client fill out a paper copy, so she does not have to talk about intimate matters. 2. Skip the sexual part until the next time the client comes into the clinic. 3. Start with the easier medical and surgical questions, and develop a feeling of trust with the client. 4. Leave the sexual part of the history for the doctor to ask about.