A dose of 1 mg of dexamethasone was administered to a patient at 11:00 last night. At 8:00 this morning, plasma cortisol levels were higher than normal. This would indicate:
a. adrenal crisis.
b. secondary adrenal insufficiency.
c. primary adrenal insufficiency.
d. Cushing's syndrome.
d
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The OASIS document includes
A. Consent form for IV therapy. B. Homebound status. C. Advanced Directive document. D. Client Bill of Rights document.
A patient is scheduled for a rhizotomy. What is the potential outcome of this procedure?
A) Decreased muscle spasms B) Control of severe pain C) Control of seizure activity D) Control of hyperemesis
The nurse is preparing to educate a group of athletes about their dietary intake. Which concept regarding dietary intake of vitamins and minerals should the nurse teach an ice hockey player but would not necessarily be as important to teach to a field hockey player?
a. Importance of vitamin A b. Importance of vitamin C c. Importance of vitamin D d. Importance of vitamin E
A child's age and the reason for hospitalization will determine how the unit is arranged and the equipment that will be needed
True False