Bariatric surgery is now an accepted treatment for people with which of the following?
A.
Poor body image
B.
BMI over 40
C.
Untreatable bulimia
D.
BMI of 25 with diabetes
ANS: B
BMI of 40 is generally accepted, though BMI of 35 with major health complications such as diabetes is also standard.
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A patient is admitted to the unit with extreme fatigue, vomiting, and headache. This patient has type 1 diabetes but has been on an insulin pump for 6 months. He states, "I know it could not be my diabetes because my pump gives me 24-hour control
" The nurse's best response would be a. "You know a lot about your pump, and you are correct." b. "You're right. This is probably a virus." c. "We'll get an abdominal CT and see if your pancreas is inflamed." d. "We'll check your serum blood glucose and ketones."
A nurse shows the patient an x-ray of the fetal spine in parallel alignment with the mother's to demonstrate a ________ lie
ANS:
The nurse who is engaged in gerontological rehabilitation nursing has a dual challenge. The gerontological rehabilitation nurse must assess not only the debilitating factors of disease but also the debilitating factor of:
a. advancing age. b. reduced ability to learn. c. limited energy. d. eroded interest level.
During a home visit to the home of a 3-month-old infant, which environmental finding requires immediate anticipatory guidance?
a. A pool in the backyard without a gate b. The lack of smoke detectors c. The lack of childproof latches on drawers and cupboards d. Two azalea plants in the living room