A nurse is caring for a child with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus who is receiving insulin. The child suddenly exhibits tachycardia and beings to sweat and tremble, and the nurse determines that the child is experiencing a hypoglycemic reaction. The nurse would immediately give the child:
A. A sugar cube
B. A teaspoon of sugar
C. ½ cup of diet cola
D. ½ cup of fruit juice
Ans: D. ½ cup of fruit juice
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When spinal reflexes involve synapses with interneurons within the spinal cord, what physiological adjustments are made?
A) Coordinate movement and position B) Adjust response and recovery C) Adjust to upright position D) Coordinate balance
The nurse is teaching a group of high school males about self–breast examination. The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when one of the males makes which of the following comments regarding breast cancer in males?
1. "I need to be concerned only if I have pain in my chest.". 2. "I know that I need to do monthly self–breast exams.". 3. "I'll be able to know about problems if I see changes in my chest.". 4. "Breast cancer is not something I have to worry about.".
A patient with end-stage cancer is prescribed morphine sulfate to reduce pain. For which effect is this medication prescribed?
a. Supportive b. Restorative c. Substitutive d. Palliative