What is the action of calcitonin?
a. Increases metabolism
b. Decreases metabolism
c. Increases serum calcium
d. Decreases serum calcium
Answer: d. Decreases serum calcium
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One less direct way the staff nurse can deal with the equipment sales representative is to: a. Provide him with a copy of the sexual harassment policy b. Notify the medical director c. Lodge a complaint with the equipment company d. Ignore the sales representative when he comes to the unit
Which of the following is defined as an organ?
A. Blood cells B. Fingernails C. Heart D. Musculoskeletal system
A client recovering from abdominal surgery is being discharged home. What should the nurse emphasize when providing this client with discharge instructions?
1. Wound care 2. Time family should arrive 3. Where family should park 4. Antibiotics received while hospitalized
Modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypertension b. Familial hyperlipidemia c. Increased homocysteine levels d. Increased serum iron levels e. Diabetes mellitus f. Ethnic group