Why are newborns born to mothers with diabetes prone to hypoglycemia?
A) Excess subcutaneous fat reduces blood flow to the tissues
B) Increased metabolic stress due to the stress on mother's body
C) Elevated insulin production metabolizes glucose faster
D) Liver is immature and cannot convert glycogen to glucose
Ans: C
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a. A blood pressure screening clinic is started at the senior citizen center. b. A person with multiple chronic illnesses is admitted to the hospital. c. A program is started to address diabetes in the Native American population. d. An initiative is developed to promote fluoride treatments in schools.
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Which of the following should the nurse do with this information? 1. Begin the respiratory assessment. 2. Begin the musculoskeletal status assessment. 3. Begin a review of the client's current medications. 4. Begin the psychosocial assessment.
The nurse is instructing a client on the importance of increasing soluble fiber in the diet. Which food should the nurse suggest as being high in soluble fiber?
a. Pita bread b. Oat bran cereal c. English muffins d. Puffed rice cereal
A nurse is developing a QI program. Which of the following would be the most important aspect of the program that should be considered?
a. Vision and values of the agency b. Standards used to provide care c. Results of nursing care d. Evaluation of process changes