Lab results are back for a 54-year-old patient with a 15-year history of diabetes. Which of the following lab results follows the expected pattern accompanying macrovascular disease as a complication of diabetes?
A. Increased triglyceride levels
B. Decreased low-density lipoproteins
C. Increased high-density lipoproteins
D. Decreased very-low-density lipoproteins
Answer: A. Increased triglyceride levels
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The nurse is learning how to reduce the stigma associated with substance abuse. Which of the following statements by the nurse would reflect that learning has taken place?
A) "A 34-year-old is being admitted for suicidal threats as a result of cocaine use.". B) "We're admitting a disheveled cocaine addict who has threatened to kill herself.". C) "They've added another druggie to my caseload.". D) "We're admitting a coked-out, manic client.".
Which number is the base in 104?
What will be an ideal response?
A client prescribed verapamil (Calan) asks the nurse if it is okay to take herbal supplements with the prescription. Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Some herbal supplements may interact with your prescription." B. "Using herbal supplements may increase your blood pressure too much." C. "Herbal supplements are okay as long as you take calcium salts with them." D. "Most herbal supplements are okay, but you should avoid St. John's wort."
An infant with severe meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is not responding to conventional treatment. Which highly technical method of treatment may be necessary for an infant who does not respond to conventional treatment?
a. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation b. Respiratory support with a ventilator c. Insertion of a laryngoscope and suctioning of the trachea d. Insertion of an endotracheal tube