The caregiver of a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus states that the child is always hungry and eating but continues to lose weight. What is the caregiver describing to the nurse?
A) Polyuria
B) Pica
C) Polyphagia
D) Polydipsia
Ans: C
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In planning care for a surgical patient, the patient asks the nurse what may be "left on" during the surgery. Understanding patient safety, the nurse tells the patient that which item may remain in place?
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