Episodes of severe hypoglycemia can sometimes be the result of beta cells that give rise to insulin-secreting tumors
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A patient has returned to the floor after having a thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer. The nurse knows that sometimes during thyroid surgery the parathyroid glands can be injured or removed
What laboratory finding may be an early indication of parathyroid gland injury or removal? A) Hyponatremia B) Hypophosphatemia C) Hypocalcemia D) Hypokalemia
What is the pathophysiologic process leading to the development of osteoporosis?
A. Lack of erythropoietin production by aging kidneys B. Rate of osteoclastic activity exceeding the rate of osteoblastic activity C. Insufficient intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus D. Atrophy of bone and skeletal muscle modeling processes as a result of disuse
Which promotes quality of life?
a. Exposing the body after death b. Providing privacy when the dying person is visiting with family and friends c. Explaining the person's final moments to the family members and friends d. Allowing the friends and family to divide out the person's clothes and belongings
A child weighing 18.2 kg with a history of diabetes insipidus (DI) has been admitted to the hospital. Which healthcare provider prescription should the nurse question?
1. Stat electrolytes 2. Urine specific gravity with each void 3. DDAVP (desmopressin) PO 4. Restrict oral fluids to 500 mL every 24 hours