When collecting data on a child diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, the nurse notes that the child has had weight loss and other symptoms of the disease. The nurse would anticipate which finding in the child's fasting glucose levels?
What will be an ideal response?
180 mg/dl
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A client describes being very sad during dreary winter seasons. The nurse knows that this disorder may be treated with: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Light therapy. 2. Haloperidol (Haldol). 3. Group therapy. 4. Assertiveness training. 5. Bupropion ER (Wellbutrin ER).
The pediatric nurse discusses home care with the parents of a patient who is returning home following a spinal fusion. Which teaching points will the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A. Allow the child to return to school about 4 to 6 weeks following surgery. B. Encourage ambulation when permitted, usually 2 to 3 weeks postoperatively. C. Explain activity restrictions such as no twisting, bending, or lifting. D. Maintain a regular diet with added calcium, fiber, fluids, and vitamin C. E. Participation in contact sports such as football needs to be delayed for 1 year.
Adults with chronic mental illness account for approximately _____ of the homeless population
a. 40% b. one third c. one quarter d. 50%
A client being case managed has become unstable. What should the nurse case manager do?
1. Delegate the care to assistive personnel. 2. Refuse to continue care. 3. Retain care of the client. 4. Make an automatic referral.