A newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patient is started on a new drug that comes from incretin hormones. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) is used because of which of the following effects?
A. it has the least allergic effect
B. it is easy to administer
C. it inhibits glucagon secretion
D. it slow islet growth
C. it inhibits glucagon secretion
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Which statement indicates that the nurse understands the pain experienced by an older adult?
a. "Older adults must learn to tolerate pain." b. "Pain is a normal process of aging and is to be expected." c. "Pain indicates a pathologic condition or an injury and is not a normal process of aging." d. "Older individuals perceive pain to a lesser degree than do younger individuals."
The nurse is caring for an infant requiring administration of intravenous (IV) solutions. Which equipment would the nurse use to administer the fluid safely?
1. Macrodrip infusion set 2. Microdrip infusion set 3. Macrodrip infusion set and IV pump 4. Microdrip infusion set and IV pump
The nurse would recognize which of the following statements as the best example of stereotyping?
A) Many African Americans celebrate Kwanzaa. B) Most Mexicans are living in the United States illegally. C) Older adults tend to be more financially sound. D) Hispanic men are at greater risk for stroke.
The nurse observes all of the following behaviors in a 30-year-old man. The behavior that is not characteristic of a young adult's developmental task is:
1. living in his or her own apartment. 2. accepting a place on the board of a community agency. 3. interacting with a large group of friends. 4. dating many different young women.