What is the main role of insulin in glucose (carbohydrate) metabolism?
a. Conversion of complex carbohydrates into glucose
b. Movement of glucose from blood into the cells
c. Prevention of kidney excretion of glucose
d. Prevention of the formation of fat cells
B
Many body cells have membranes that do not allow glucose to move into the cells to participate in metabolism. When insulin binds to membrane insulin receptors, the membranes become more open to glucose, allowing it to enter.
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A client with an infection is being closely monitored for sepsis. Which of the following will indicate that sepsis has occurred and that the nurse should notify the physician of immediately?
A) The client feels restless and hungry. B) The client exhibits an increased urinary output. C) The client's heart rate is greater than 90 beats per minute. D) The client's respiratory rate is less than 20 breaths per minute.
The physician orders potassium gluconate (Kaylixir) 45 mEq. The solution contains 20 mEq/15 mL. How many mL would you administer?
1. 60 mL 2. 2.4 mL 3. 33.75 mL 4. 24 mL
Briefly describe nursing theory
What will be an ideal response?
Determining an evidence-based nursing practice involves asking appropriate questions. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask when looking for opportunities to improve practices?
A) "How many clients can the average nurse care for on a medical-surgical hospital unit before quality of care is compromised?" B) "Should nurses join professional associations to foster unity within the profession?" C) "Which medical supply company offers the greatest price discount on high-volume purchases of IV tubing?" D) "What continuing education courses am I most interested in for self-renewal?"