A nurse is educating the family of a client who is in the critical care unit. The nurse notes that the breakdown of the liver's carbohydrate stores is also known as which of the following?
A) Gluconeogenesis
B) Lipolysis
C) Glycogenolysis
D) Ketosis
C) Glycogenolysis
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The nurse recognizes that caring for patients and families is challenging due to which of the following factors? (Select all that apply.)
A. Advances in medical care B. Decreased cultural diversity C. Decreased patient expectations D. Increased technology development E. Potential legal considerations
You are assigned to the position of triage nurse in the emergency department. A homeless person is admitted during a blizzard with complaints of being unable to feel his feet and lower legs. Core temperature is noted at 33.2°C
The patient is alcohol impaired at the time of admission and undernourished. The priority for care in this patient is what? A) Hypothermia B) Frostbite C) Substance abuse D) Alteration in nutrition
Which of the following topics must be addressed when giving a presentation to physicians on the benefits of the electronic medical record (EMR)? Select all that apply
1. Easier access to previous documented encounters 2. Facilitation of clinical pathways 3. Chart access speed 4. Trends and graphics are not available on demand 5. Reduced liabilities through accurate documentation
Regulatory interventions were initiated to reduce the rise in health care costs. These interventions include:
1. Prospective payment systems 2. State limits on health care fees 3. Federal guidelines for treatment 4. Court review of insurance coverage