You are treating a patient who has a blood sugar level of 28 mg/dL. You have not been successful in getting IV access. You know this is a problem because:
A) a fluid bolus is needed to flush out excess ketones in the body.
B) cardiac arrest from an electrolyte imbalance is very likely.
C) a significant drop in blood glucose level can quickly lead to brain cell damage.
D) administration of glucose is the only way to raise the blood glucose level.
Answer: C
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Your first priority when responding to a complaint of an angry patient is to
A. take careful notes. B. stay calm and try to pacify the caller. C. promise the patient that the issue will be resolved. D. follow up promptly on the problem.
Cholinergic receptors mediate responses to ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The only hypothesis developed to explain why bilateral transfer occurs proposes that invariant characteristics of the generalized motor program acquired with the practice of one limb are applied to the performance of the skill with the contralateral limb.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)