The time when insulin's effect is strongest is referred to as the
A. onset.
B. duration.
C. peak.
D. trough.
Answer: C
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A) Ritalin. B) atomoxetine (Strattera). C) modafinil (Provigil). D) caffeine.
An older patient is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. What can the nurse explain to the patient about this disorder? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Antibodies form against the person's own IgG. 2. The onset of the disorder is slower in older adults. 3. It is a delayed hypersensitivity response to an antigen. 4. There can be abnormalities in both B and T immunity cells. 5. Inflammatory process is stimulated by T cells and destroys articular cartilage.
When assessing the relative advantages and disadvantages of internal and external elec-tronic fetal monitoring, nurses should be aware that both:
a. Can be used when membranes are intact. b. Measure the frequency, duration, and intensity of uterine contractions. c. May need to rely on the woman to indicate when uterine activity (UA) is occur-ring. d. Can be used during the antepartum and intrapartum periods.
The nurse is making rounds and finds her older adult patient sobbing and obviously upset. She states that her doctor told her that she has cancer, and she does not want to die. "What's the sense?" she says. "I might as well die. I'm going to anyway
I guess that shows how useless I really am. Nobody wants an old lady around." The nurse notices that the patient's respirations have increased, and the tip of her nose and ear lobes are becoming cyanotic. The nurse assesses the patient and finds that the patient's pulse rate is over 150 beats per minute. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the nurse should first a. Call the physician to request a psychiatric consult. b. Reassure the patient that she has value as a human being. c. Place the patient on oxygen and try to calm her. d. Call the patient's family to help her realize that she is wanted.