The process of establishing an integrated, or complete identity as a homosexual is known as
1. going in.
2. coming out.
3. declaring.
4. sexual orientation.
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The process of establishing an integrated or complete identity as a homosexual is called coming out and it occurs in predictable stages.
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A nurse is teaching a client with diabetes mellitus who asks, "Why is it necessary to maintain my blood glucose levels no lower than about 60 mg/dL?" How should the nurse respond?
a. "Glucose is the only fuel used by the body to produce the energy that it needs." b. "Your brain needs a constant supply of glucose because it cannot store it." c. "Without a minimum level of glucose, your body does not make red blood cells." d. "Glucose in the blood prevents the formation of lactic acid and prevents acidosis."
An older patient with chronic pain is newly prescribed transdermal fentanyl. What will the nurse do when providing this medication? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Monitor liver function tests. 2. Use the lowest possible dose. 3. Anticipate and treat side effects. 4. Apply the patch to clean, dry, hairless skin. 5. Provide the patient with oral pain medications the first day the patch it used.
The RN overhears the nurses' aide speaking in a harsh tone to Mrs. Smith, who has some early Alzheimer's memory loss. When the aide leaves the room, the RN talks with her. Which would be the most appropriate approach?
A) "You must remember to watch your tone of voice with patients. Someone might overhear." B) "Do you think it would be a good idea to have an in-service on dealing with Alzheimer's patients?" C) "I am concerned about your conversation with Mrs. Smith. It seemed short and impatient." D) "I have decided to reassign Mrs. Smith to another aide."
A patient has undergone liver transplantation. The provider orders cyclosporine [Sandimmune], prednisone, and sirolimus [Rapamune]. What will the nurse do?
a. Question the order for sirolimus. b. Request an order for a serum glucose lev-el. c. Request an order for a macrolide antibiot-ic. d. Suggest changing the cyclosporine to ta-crolimus.