What is the most important nursing intervention when caring for a patient with Cushing's syndrome?
What will be an ideal response
Because of enhanced anti-inflammatory effects, infections may become overwhelmingly severe. Therefore the nurse should warn the patient to avoid shaving nicks and other sources of infection.
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A) morula. B) cytotrophoblast. C) synctiotrophoblast. D) lacunae. E) amnion.
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The structural and functional unit of the kidney is the:
A) nephron. B) medulla. C) renal cortex. D) podocyte.
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Which directional term best describes the location of the human nose?
A) distal B) posterior C) inferior D) anterior E) lateral
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Hormones are chemicals which circulate in the bloodstream
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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