A nurse assigned to care for a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is aware that this is a life-threatening condition. What will DKA result in?
a. Disorder of carbohydrates, fats, and pro-teins metabolism
b. Storage of glycogen, resulting in a severe shortage of glucose in the bloodstream
c. Dangerously elevated pH and bicarbonate levels in the blood
d. Severe hypoglycemia, which can result in coma and convulsions
A
DKA is mainly related to the use of fat as an energy source because of an inability of the body to use glucose. The metabolism of fat produces ketones.
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When the nurse describes a therapy that can produce a state of decreased cognitive, physiological, and/or behavioral arousal, the nurse is referring to the alternative therapy of:
a. subconscious. b. imagery. c. sleep. d. relaxation.
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A) Eat meat. B) Eat adequate calories. C) Take amino acid supplements. D) Eat complementary proteins at every meal.
Legally, student practical/vocational nurses are held to the level of performance
a. described in the job description for nursing assistants. b. described in the outline/syllabus of the course in which the student is enrolled. c. of the LPN/LVN. d. of the LPN/LVN instructor.