An adult has experienced damage to the anterior pituitary gland that has interfered with the secretion of growth hormone. The nurse expects what adverse effect on the patient as a direct result?
A) None, since the patient is an adult
B) Increased risk for anemia
C) Increased sensitivity to insulin
D) Decreased cellular repair
B
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A community health nurse is performing a home visit to an elderly client who receives twice-weekly wound care. The client has mentioned that she has been having difficulty sleeping, a problem that she has not previously experienced
Which of the following measures should the nurse suggest? A) Having the client ask her physician for a benzodiazepine during her next scheduled visit B) Purchasing an over-the-counter sleep aid and trying it for 1 to 2 weeks C) Encouraging the patient to change her diet and exercise habits D) Having the client ask her physician for an off-label hypnotic medication
The neonate was born 5 minutes ago. The body is bluish. The heart rate is 150. The infant is crying strongly. The infant cries when the sole of the foot is stimulated. The arms and legs are flexed, and resist straightening
What should the nurse record as this infant's Apgar score? 1. 7 2. 8 3. 9 4. 10
Clusters of personality traits that demonstrate healthy or unhealthy characteristics are sometimes used to describe a person's ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse is reviewing information about various treatment programs offered for nurses with substance abuse problems to try to help a friend in another state. Which program was started first to provide treatment for nurses with substance abuse?
A) California Board of Registered Nurses Diversion Program B) Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses C) Intervention Project for Nurses in Florida D) Kentucky Peer Assistance Program for Nurses, Inc.