A newly diagnosed person with diabetes asks you a number of questions about a new type of insulin she is taking. You are not familiar with this. You:
a. recommend she contact the drug company to help her with her questions
b. set up a referral to a Certified Diabetes Educator
c. tell her all insulins work the same
d. none of these
Answer: b. set up a referral to a Certified Diabetes Educator
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20-year-old woman will soon begin taking oral contraceptives for the first time. What advice should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) "Make sure to seek care quickly if you experience bad headaches, calf pain, or changes in vision." B) "It will take 10 to 12 weeks before the birth control pills will actually prevent pregnancy, so be vigilant with other contraceptives until then." C) "Some women get some pain in their chest or abdomen when they take oral contraceptives, but this will pass as your body gets used to them." D) "You need to carefully consider whether you might want to get pregnant later in your life."
A group of health care providers are attempting to define health. What can occur during this discussion?
A. Terms and meanings may be challenged. B. Categories of health will be listed. C. Ambiguity will be resolved. D. Achieves a full acceptance by all parties
When assessing a client for hematologic system status, the nurse should consider the following: Select all that apply
1. Family history 2. Presenting symptoms 3. Chief complaint 4. Prior episodes with bleeding 5. Physical examination findings
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false