A client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has been stabilized with daily insulin injections. A nurse prepares a discharge teaching plan regarding the insulin and plans to reinforce which of the following concepts?
A) Always keep insulin refrigerated.
B) Ketones in the urine signify a need for less insulin.
C) Increase the amount of insulin before exercise.
D) Systematically rotate insulin injection sites.
D
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He denies recent injury. Assessment includes shallow respirations with a rate of 36, normal breath sounds, and no cyanosis. Which condition is most likely causing his symptoms? A) Myocardial infarction B) Spontaneous pneumothorax C) Pleuritis related to infection D) Obstructive atelectasis
Which of the following provides the most accurate description of the formation of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)?
A. The hypothalamus secretes TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone), which travels in the portal vein to the anterior pituitary to stimulate the secretion of TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) into the bloodstream, which, in turn, stimulates the production of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. B. The hypothalamus secretes TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone), which travels in the portal vein to the posterior pituitary to stimulate the secretion of TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) into the bloodstream, which, in turn, stimulates the production of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. C. The hypothalamus secretes TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), which travels in the portal vein to the anterior pituitary to stimulate the secretion of TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) into the bloodstream, which, in turn, stimulates the production of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. None of these are correct.
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b. adequate fibre, adequate fluid intake and regularphysical activity. c. adequate fat, adequate fluid intake and regularphysical activity. d. adequate protein, adequate fluid intake and iron supplements.