Fibroids are cancerous tumors of the ovaries
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A woman with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes has been admitted to a hospital unit for the treatment of ketoacidosis. Place the following events in the pathophysiology of ketoacidosis in the correct chronological order. Use all the options
A) Decrease in pH B) Breakdown of triglycerides C) Low serum insulin levels D) Ketone production by the liver E) Production of fatty acids and glycerol
A nurse is caring for a patient who expresses a desire to have an elective abortion. The nurse's religious and ethical values are strongly opposed. How should the nurse best handle the situation?
a. Attempt to educate the patient about the consequences of abortion. b. Refer the patient to a family planning center or another health professional. c. Continue to care for the patient, and limit conversation as much as possible. d. Inform the patient that, because of immoral issues, another nurse will have to care for her.
Compared to younger women, uncomplicated UTI in an elderly woman is more likely to be associated with each of the following signs and symptoms except:
A. new onset urinary incontinence B. delirium C. weakness D. hematuria
How does diabetes contribute to impotence?
A. It causes significant protein catabolism and weight loss. B. It causes damage to blood vessels, thereby diminishing blood flow. C. It increases nerve excitability and alters psychomotor (brain) activity. D. It causes the hardening and narrowing of arteries leading a reduction in blood flow.