The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who developed hypoglycemia. What can the nurse administer to the client to raise the blood sugar level?
A) Insulin
B) Glucagon
C) Cortisone
D) Estrogen
B
Feedback:
Glucagon, a hormone released by alpha islet cells, raises blood sugar levels by stimulating glycogenolysis, the breakdown of glycogen into glucose, in the liver. Insulin is released to lower the blood sugar levels. Cortisone and estrogen are not released from the pancreas.
You might also like to view...
A client has been admitted after experiencing multiple trauma and is intubated and sedated. When the five members of the immediate family arrive, they are anxious, angry, and very demanding
They all speak loudly at once and ask for many services and answers. What is the best nursing response? A) Ask the family to leave until visiting hours begin. B) Take them to a private area for initial explanations. C)
Flat-topped papules with thin, bluish white spider web lines resembling leukoplakia appearing on the buccal mucosa are
a. aphthous ulcers. c. normal findings. b. lichen planus. d. xerostomia.
The nursing instructor is presenting a unit on family nursing interventions. When teaching students about clients with neuropsychiatric disorders, the instructor teaches that effective interventions depend on:
A) The involvement of the family in peer support groups. B) Willingness of the client. C) Knowing effective communication skills. D) Understanding the family's reaction to a client with the disease.
It is acceptable for the nursing assistant to wash hands with the patient's bar of soap.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)