Describe the process and direction of movement of water in severe uncontrolled diabetes
What will be an ideal response?
The high glucose concentration increases the ECF osmolarity, and water moves by osmosis from the cells into the extracellular fluid.
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The nurse should recognize which as an early sign of distributive shock?
a. Hypotension b. Skin warm and flushed c. Oliguria d. Cold, clammy skin
Based on Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which should the nurse identify as a major challenge faced by adolescents?
A) Developing trust B) To achieve independence from parental domination C) To achieve their identity D) Helping others achieve their goals
Which of the following statements by a new mother indicates that the nurse needs to provide additional teaching before the client is discharged home with her infant?
a. "I will be using infant formula, which will provide all the nutrition that my new baby needs." b. "I can feed my new baby every three to four hours when I get home." c. "I will need to sterilize all my baby's bottles and nipples to make sure they don't have any germs." d. "I can put a few drops of honey in my baby's formula to make it taste better."
A cell's use of sugar is controlled by which of the following hormones?
A. insulin B. glucagon C. glycogen D. adrenaline