A patient with diabetes in the critical care unit is at risk for developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) secondary to
a. excess insulin administration.
b. inadequate food intake.
c. physiologic and psychologic stress.
d. increased release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
C
Major neurologic and endocrine changes occur when an individual is confronted with physiologic stress caused by any critical illness, sepsis, trauma, major surgery, or underlying cardiovascular disease.
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A patient has been diagnosed with chlamydia. Which statement by the patient would the nurse evaluate as indicating that the goal of expedited partner therapy (EPT) has been met?
1. "My boyfriend has made an appointment to get his medication.". 2. "I talked to my boyfriend about what we need to do to prevent reinfection.". 3. "I cannot convince my boyfriend to come to the clinic to learn about chlamydia.". 4. "Once I have completed treatment, my boyfriend will start taking the medication.".
A nurse is contacting several colleagues using the Internet for a conference call. Which of the following is the nurse using?
A) Web conferencing B) Instant messaging C) Telephony D) Webcast
Among Irish Americans, ignoring bodily complaints:
A. Is not culturally accepted. B. Appears to be a culturally accepted and supported defense and coping mechanism. C. Is related to the even, nonemotional expression of Irish American culture. D. Is the result of Irish Americans not recognizing the implications of illness.
A female adolescent who suffers from frequent UTI visits the student health clinic. The student wants to know what she can do to stop these occurrences. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
A. "Drink at least 2 L of fluid daily." B. "Wait to void until the bladder is full." C. "Cleanse the perineal area from anus to meatus." D. "Take an over-the-counter urinary tract cleanser."