A client with diabetes mellitus is complaining of weight gain. Which of the following is the reason for the weight gain?
A) Lack of response to leptin
B) Lack of exercise
C) Inadequate control of blood glucose level
D) Lack of sleep
A
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A research proposal states that the objective is to, "explore the incidence of homeopathic health practices on Iowa Native Reserves in Oklahoma
" In describing the design to be used for conducting the study, the researchers plan to use a nonexperimental design. What can you conclude from this proposal? A) The choice of a nonexperimental design is appropriate for the research objective. B) Researchers should consider using a quasi-experimental design to meet their objective. C) This research may not be answered completely if a quantitative design is used. D) The population to be studied needs to be expanded to include all Native Americans in Oklahoma to avoid a small sample size.
A patient with acute hepatic dysfunction demonstrates slow slurred speech and cold clammy skin. The nurse would collaborate with the primary care provider for treatment of which condition?
1. Cerebral embolism 2. Hypoglycemia 3. Bleeding esophageal varices 4. Increased ammonia level
A female patient is having difficulty accepting the diagnosis of a sexually transmitted disease because she has "been on the pill" for years. Which piece of information should the nurse provide to aid this patient?
1. Skipping doses could have caused the disease. 2. She possibly needs to change the type of birth control pill being used. 3. Some diseases are virulent, and the pill will not protect her. 4. Oral contraceptives do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
A nurse is caring for a client in a healthcare facility. When should the nurse implement Transmission-Based Precautions?
A) When caring for clients with insect-borne diseases B) When caring for clients with hematologic diseases C) When caring for client with life-threatening diseases D) When caring for clients with known or suspected infectious diseases