Major manifestations of diabetes mellitus:
a. inappropriate hyperglycemia
b. disordered metabolism
c. both
d. Neither
Answer: c. both
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A patient, diagnosed with systemic inflammatory response syndrome, is demonstrating signs of anti-inflammatory compensation
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A) "It helps clients explain themselves and their lifecycle events and assists them in resolving problems." B) "It gives reliable, expert information so that clients may correct faulty behaviors." C) "It clarifies misconceptions and misperceptions that have caused clients to distort reality." D) "It improves communication skills in order to improve interpersonal relationships."
A nurse is assisting an employer who has hired an individual who has been recently diagnosed with HIV. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
a. Educate about how to reduce the risk of breaching the employee's confidentiality. b. Explain how to inform co-workers about avoiding HIV transmission. c. Facilitate obtaining medical insurance coverage for the HIV-infected employee. d. Describe the early signs and symptoms of HIV infection.