Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition caused by damage to the _____
a. liver
b. pancreas
c. pituitary gland
d. hypothalamus
Answer: c. pituitary gland
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a. Prevention of further bone demineralization b. Prevention of injuries, especially related to falls c. Limitation of activities d. Changing of dietary practices
A child has significant polycythemia. When consulting with the health-care provider, which intervention does the nurse inquire about?
A. Administering anticoagulants B. Implementing a fluid restriction C. Obtaining an oxygen saturation D. Starting cardiac rehabilitation
Which action observed by a nurse manager may be indicative of codependency behavior?
a. A staff nurse orders extra desserts for a patient diagnosed with morbid obesity. b. A medication nurse administers scheduled pain medication to patients as ordered. c. A respiratory therapist teaches a patient's wife how to adjust an oxygen mask. d. A nursing assistant encourages a patient to assist with the morning bath
The nurse is planning to teach a nursing assistant to use the hand-over-hand method to assist an older patient with dementia in performing mouth care. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the assistant?
1. Place a hand over the patient's hand and guide the patient to perform mouth care. 2. Use lemon and glycerin swabs to cleanse the gums around the teeth in the front. 3. Speak sternly and instruct the patient to open the mouth and brush the teeth quickly. 4. Carefully place two fingers of a gloved hand in the patient's mouth to access the back teeth.