A condition with a deficiency in growth hormone is called _____________ ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
hypopituitary dwarfism
A condition with a deficiency in growth hormone is called hypopituitary dwarfism. Most cases are idiopathic, but a small number can be attributed to an autosomal-recessive trait. In some cases there is also a lack of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), TSH, and the gonadotropins.
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A) hypothyroidism. B) Graves' disease. C) SIADH. D) diabetes insipidus.
A pregnant woman in her third trimester presents to the emergency department after fainting upon rising from a supine position. Which activity should the nurse perform first?
A. Call the cardiology department for an EKG. B. Determine the fetal heart rate. C. Obtain a blood glucose reading. D. Teach her to rise slowly from a reclining position.
The nurse instructs the client to record intake and output at home. Which should the nurse include in client teaching?
1. Allow the client to exclude liquid medicine. 2. Ask the client to save all urine for a full day. 3. Provide written list of food to record as intake. 4. Instruct client to estimate the amount of liquid.
A dressing is secured with tape. When the tape is removed, some skin is removed. This causes:
a. a skin tear. b. a pressure ulcer. c. an abrasion. d. a contusion.