Insulin acts on the body by
A. destroying parts of cells.
B. replacing natural substances that the body lacks.
C. slowing the body's natural reactions to irritation.
D. speeding up the energy-producing functions of cells.
Answer: B
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In discussing the rationale for using methadone to ease opioid withdrawal, the nurse would explain that it has which pharmacologic properties or characteristics?
a. Methadone can prevent abstinence syn-drome. b. Methadone has a shorter duration of ac-tion than other opioids. c. Methadone is a nonopioid agent. d. Methadone lacks cross-tolerance with other opioids.
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A) "When Tosha is able to sit up without assistance." B) "When she is 27 inches tall." C) "It is too dangerous to have the car seat facing forward." D) "Safety seats should never face forward unless there are safety locks."
The nurse is assessing a 25-year-old primigravida who is 20 weeks pregnant. Which vital signs finding should the nurse report immediately to the physician?
1. Pulse 88/min 2. Respirations 30/min 3. Blood pressure 134/82 4. Temperature 37.4°C (99.3°F)