A pancreatic hormone that stimulates glucose metabolism is _______

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


insulin

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A) tremors. B) clonus. C) fasciculation. D) none of the above.

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The nurse is assessing a patient whose respiratory disease in characterized by chronic hyperinflation of the lungs. What would the nurse most likely assess in this patient?

A) Signs of oxygen toxicity B) Chronic chest pain C) A barrel chest D) Long, thin fingers

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The nurse is preparing health education for a patient who is being discharged after hospitalization for a hemorrhagic stroke. What content should the nurse include in this education?

A) Mild, intermittent seizures can be expected. B) Take ibuprofen for complaints of a serious headache. C) Take antihypertensive medication as ordered. D) Drowsiness is normal for the first week after discharge.

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A client has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Which intervention does the nurse question in the treatment of this injury?

a. Ibuprofen 600 mg three times a day with meals b. Weekly injections of a corticosteroid by the physician c. Morphine 30 mg to be taken orally every 4 hours d. Use of a hand brace or splint during the day

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