In the obese diabetic, the significance of weight loss is:
a. that weight reduction is most beneficial early in the course of diabetes before insulin secretion is further inhibited.
b. weight loss of 10-20 pounds is not enough to improve levels of blood sugar.
c. weight loss does not reduce insulin resistance.
d. all type 2 diabetics are overweight or obese.
a
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Which of the following statements made by the nurse displays a positive attitude about client autonomy and self-determination?
1. "I comfortable with clients deciding what the programs, schedule, activities, or rules will be." 2. "Clients should not be permitted to decide their own treatment goals." 3. "Clients should not be permitted to comment on each other's behaviors or treatment goals while in group." 4. "I am sad when a client does not choose my plan of care."
An Asian client enters a community health setting. Based on cultural norms, the nurse might anticipate that the client will:
a. be very verbal and demonstrative about symptoms. b. have an increased risk for having poor nutrition. c. be noncompliant with the plan of care. d. have attempted self-diagnosis and self-treatment.
Shortly after starting an IV on a patient with a possible femur fracture, the patient experiences a sudden onset of shortness of breath and develops cyanosis. After reassessing airway patency and breathing adequacy, you should position the patient:
A. on the left side with the head down. B. on the left side with the head elevated. C. in a semi-Fowler's position. D. in Trendelenburg's position.
An estrogen-receptor-positive breast carcinoma has a better prognosis than a breast carcinoma lacking hormone receptors
Indicate whether the statement is true or false