Which of the following statements regarding type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes is INCORRECT?
A. Affected individuals are prone to hyperosmolar nonketotic coma.
B. Affected individuals are prone to ketoacidosis.
C. Plasma insulin levels are normal or high.
D. It is prone to occur in overweight individuals.
B
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A patient has just had a plaster of Paris upper extremity cast placed because of a fractured radius. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the discharge teaching related to cast care?
a. "When I get home, I will remove some of the padding if it feels tight so my fingers don't swell." b. "When I get home, I will wrap the cast in plastic so it will conserve the heat." c. "When I get home, I will use a spoon handle to scratch inside if my arm itches." d. "When I get home, I am going to rest in bed with my arm elevated above my heart."
To prevent rupturing an elderly patient's vessel when performing venipuncture, the nurse will
1. Use the Vacutainer collection method. 2. Use a blood pressure cuff to occlude venous return. 3. Collect the patient's blood with an 18-gauge needle. 4. Apply warm compresses to the arm for 20 minutes before venipuncture.
A child is diagnosed with cri-du-chat syndrome. What findings would the nurse expect to assess? Select all answers that apply
A) Hypertonia B) Short stature C) Simian crease D) Wide and flat nasal bridge E) Hydrocephaly
What is the composition of hypotonic intravenous solutions such as 0.45% NaCl?
a. Fewer dissolved particles than blood b. Approximately the same number of dissolved particles as blood c. Higher concentrations of dissolved particles than blood d. Electrolytes and dextrose