The nurse is providing patient education to a patient on glucocorticoid therapy. Which statement made by the patient best demonstrates an accurate understanding of glucocorticoids?
a. "They promote carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism."
b. "They are produced in decreased amounts during times of stress."
c. "They reduce the serum sodium and glucose levels."
d. "They stimulate defense mechanisms to produce immunity."
A
Glucocorticoids promote carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism.
Glucocorticoids are produced in increased amounts during times of stress.
Glucocorticoids also increase the serum sodium and glucose levels.
Glucocorticoids reduce defense mechanisms.
You might also like to view...
The LPN explains to a client that the hospital has an Institutional Ethics Committee whose main function is to:
1. preside over policy implementation. 2. revoke the license of someone who violates the law. 3. solving personnel disputes. 4. ensure that hiring adheres to ethnic equality.
The nurse is reviewing the menu selections of a client who has ordered a low-cholesterol diet. What meal items does the nurse question?
a. Vegetarian wrap b. Cheesesteak sandwich c. Fruit salad with yogurt d. Grilled fish sandwich
Growth in height usually stops in boys at age:
a. 15–17 years. b. 16–18 years. c. 17–19 years. d. 18–20 years.
Two nurses are standing on opposite sides of the bed to move the client up in bed with a drawsheet. Where should the nurses be standing in relation to the client's body as they prepare for the move?
A. Even with the thorax B. Even with the shoulders C. Even with the hips D. Even with the knees