What is the main aspect of diabetes mellitus type 2 that is not found in type 1?
A) Increased secretion of insulin by the pancreas
B) Increased insulin receptors on most cells
C) Need for exogenous insulin therapy
D) Inability to self-regulate glucose levels
A
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Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney are:
a. examples of advance directives. b. best not spoken of in front of patients, for fear of upsetting or offending them. c. legal documents initiated by next-of-kin after the death of a loved one. d. usually shared by most patients with their health-care providers.
When safely transporting a client in a wheelchair, the nurse should:
a. raise the footplates before transferring the client into the wheelchair. b. push the client face-forward ahead of the nurse into the elevator. c. position the client as far forward as possible on the seat of the chair. d. position the chair ahead of the nurse when going down a ramp.
The school nurse suspects a testicular torsion in a young adolescent student. What action should the nurse take?
a. Place a warm moist pack on the scrotal area. b. Instruct the adolescent to lie down and elevate the legs. c. Refer the adolescent for immediate medical evaluation. d. Suggest that the adolescent wear a scrotum-protecting guard.
The nursing staff is informed that the current system of record keeping is going to be changed to make it more efficient. In which stage of change is the nursing staff?
1. Refreezing 2. Unfreezing 3. Moving 4. Drift