In gestational diabetes, hormones produced by the ________ cause insulin resistance.
A. ovaries
B. uterus
C. pituitary gland
D. placenta
Answer: D
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A) An increased hemoglobin and hematocrit B) A decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit C) A decreased mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) D) An increased MCV and MCH
How should a completed and signed informed consent form be handled?
a. It is turned over to the agency's institutional review board (IRB) for safekeeping. b. It is sent to the National Institutes of Health Office of Research Integrity. c. It is filed in a locked filing cabinet, separate from data generated by the study. d. It is copied, with one given to the participant and the other held by the researcher.
The nurse prepares to perform a dressing change. Which does the nurse apply to implement general nursing interventions for dressing changes?
1. Pack the dead space in an ulcer tightly. 2. Debride a wound with dry gauze dressing. 3. Keep the wound edges dry and ulcer moist. 4. Dry wound bed to stimulate granular tissue.
A psychiatric nurse is teaching a group of clients about the importance of social skills. Which activity should be utilized by the nurse when performing social skills training?
A) Teaching about the side effects of medications B) Demonstrating deep breathing techniques to decrease stress C) Teaching how to make eye contact when communicating through role play D) Teaching good hygiene practices