The hormone responsible for milk "let-down" or ejection from the breasts is ____________
ANS:
oxytocin
The milk "let-down" reflex is caused by the hormone oxytocin.
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a. To ensure that the client takes her medications b. To ensure that the client is placed in physical restraints to protect the safety of the staff and other clients c. To ensure that chemical restraints are used in the future until the client displays more appropriate and compliant behavior d. To ensure that the client is kept safe while trying to protect staff safety and to reason with the client to try to de-escalate the combative behavior
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A) Provides specific instructions about type of medications the client requires to sustain life B) Provides specific instructions about what medical treatment the client chooses to omit or refuse in the event they can no longer make decisions for themselves C) Provides specific instructions about who will make healthcare decisions if the client cannot D) Provides specific instructions about how decisions are to be made if the client is unable to make the decisions
The nurse realizes that which of the following factors will probably shape reform of the health care delivery system?
a. Aging of the population b. Increased homogeneity of the population c. Decreased primary care initiatives d. Increased centralization of primary care
The physician has ordered Metformin (Glucophage) for a client with type 2 diabetes. The nurse plans to teach the client which of the following about this medication?
1. It stimulates the beta cells of the pancreas to secrete insulin. 2. It has the potential to induce hypoglycemia in older clients. 3. It is contraindicated in clients with renal insufficiency. 4. It has adverse effects, including weight gain and elevated blood lipid levels.