List four signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and state what should be done to treat a conscious patient with this condition.
What will be an ideal response?
The hypoglycemic patient will have rapid, shallow respirations. The patient may be hungry and have pale, moist skin. The patient will be excited and nervous. The treatment is to give the patient orange juice, milk, or another form of easily absorbed carbohydrate.
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Which of the following is a National Patient Safety Goal? (Select all that apply.)
a. Accurately identify patients. b. Eliminate use of patient restraints. c. Reconcile medications across the continuum of care. d. Reduce risks of healthcare-acquired infection.
What dietary recommendations should the nurse make to an older adult male regarding intake of linoleic acid?
1. It is so widely available in foods that it is not a concern for healthy adults 2. A minimum of 10 grams a day is required for good health 3. It should be no more than 5% to 8% of daily caloric intake 4. About 17 grams per day will be sufficient
An OEHN is reviewing the disaster preparedness plan. The OEHN doesn't see any mention of how to handle a catastrophic leak of a dangerous chemical, commonly used in the plan, into the community
After working with the managers, in what part of the preparedness plan should this information be included? A. Preparedness B. Evaluation C. Mitigation D. Recovery
Cissy is a 17-year-old. She has been having problems in school and with her friends. The doctor has diagnosed her with borderline personality disorder. What behaviors would you be looking for? (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
A) Difficulty making friends B) Impulsiveness and unpredictable behavior C) Predictable behaviors D) Manipulative behavior E) Dependent behaviors F) Grandiose behaviors