Insulin deficiency, increased levels of counter regulatory hormones, and dehydration are the primary causes of:
What will be an ideal response?
diabetic ketoacidosis.
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A nurse is seeing a 71-year-old patient with Parkinson disease. The patient has frequent episodes of crying and reports having panic attacks, during which she feels as though she can't breathe. How should the nurse respond?
1. Inform the patient that depression is a normal reaction to a diagnosis of physical illness and it will naturally improve over time. 2. Inform the patient that a diagnosis of depression is unrelated to a diagnosis of Parkinson disease and refer the patient for counseling. 3. Inform the patient that brain changes that occur with Parkinson disease may be associated with high levels of depression and anxiety and may respond to pharmacotherapy. 4. Inform the patient that pharmacological treatment for depression is usually unsuccessful in patients with Parkinson disease because of possible side effects.
The nurse is working with several clients in a fitness setting. Which of the following individuals would the nurse know is meeting the age-appropriate recommendations for physical activity developed by the Centers for Disease Control?
1. A 37 year old who lifts weights for one hour twice per week 2. A 42 year old who walks at a slow pace for 60 minutes 4 days per week 3. A 45 year old who walks briskly for 30 minutes 6 days per week 4. A 57 year old who swims for 20 minutes twice per week
When collecting a client's drug history, the nurse recognizes that both bone and muscle function may be most impaired if the client reports taking:
A) corticosteroids. B) oral hypoglycemic agents. C) aspirin. D) potassium sparing diuretics.
Which actions are most likely to reduce the spread of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (CA-MRSA) in a family in which only one member is infected? (Select all that apply.)
a. Starting the noninfected family members on methicillin therapy. b. Not sharing towels or bed linens with the infected person. c. Washing the infected person's dishes separately from those of other family members. d. Having the infected person wear a mask when in the same room with other family members. e. Using good daily personal hygiene for all family members. f. Washing hands with soap and water after any physical contact with an infected person.