A pancreatic hormone that stimulates glucose metabolism is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
insulin
Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that stimulates glucose metabolism.
You might also like to view...
A patient is receiving IV amphotericin B (Fungizone) for a systemic fungal infection. Which assessment parameter should you perform to determine whether the patient is having an adverse reaction to the therapy?
a. Measure abdominal girth for presence of ascites b. Assess mouth and oral cavity for candidiasis c. Assess infusion site for phlebitis d. Assess calves for pain
A patient has been using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and now the health care provider is recommending bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP). The patient is asking the nurse to explain the difference again
Which response is appropriate? a. "CPAP maintains a set positive airway pressure during inspiration only." b. "CPAP opens the airways during inspiration and allows them to close during expiration." c. "BiPAP maintains a set pressure that is the same for inspiration and expiration." d. "BiPAP delivers sufficient expiratory pressure to keep the airways open."
The certified nursing assistant (CNA) is feeding a patient and notes that the patient is having difficulty swallowing. She reports this to the primary registered nurse. What should the nurse do first?
a. Assign the task to a more experienced CNA b. Feed the patient herself c. Assess the patient and place on NPO status d. Call the primary care provider
Which type of data would you collect for a patient who came into the hospital with a collapsed lung?
a. Focus database b. Follow up database c. Total health database d. Emergency database