A nurse is trying to help a client understand the difference between glucose and glycogen. She explains that glycogen is stored in the liver in limited amounts and it is released between meals as glucose to maintain serum blood glucose levels
The client shows he understands when he indicates that glycogen is the human version of which of the following? A) Fiber B) Sugar C) Starch D) Protein
C
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Glycogen is the animal (including human) version of starch. It is a stored form of carbohydrate that is available for energy as needed.
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0.023 g = _____ mg
a. 0.0023 b. 2.3 c. 230 d. 23
A patient cries as the nurse explores the patient's relationship with a deceased parent and says, "I shouldn't be crying like this. It happened a long time ago
" Which response(s) by the nurse will facilitate communication? (Select all that apply.) a. "Why do you think you are so upset?" b. "I can see that you feel sad about this situation." c. "The loss of your parent is very painful for you." d. "Crying is a way of expressing the hurt you're experiencing." e. "Let's talk about something else, since this subject is upsetting you."
Which of the following are symptoms of mononucleosis? Select all that apply
a. Sore throat d. Otitis media b. Fever e. Splenomegaly c. Apnea f. Cervical adenitis
To adequately care for a laboring woman, the nurse should know which stage of labor varies the most in length?
a. First b. Second c. Third d. Fourth