A patient is receiving a glucocorticoid to reduce inflammation and has a persistently high blood glucose level. What action is this glucose level most likely due to?
A) Glycogen
B) Glucagon
C) Insulin resistance
D) Intravenous amino acids
B
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The patient who sustained a simple fracture of the left fibula 7 days ago asks in what stage of bone healing he might be. The nurse replies that at 7 days, the patient would be in the stage of:
1. hematoma formation. 2. ossification. 3. callus formation. 4. fibrocartilage formation.
Convert 2055 to conventional time: _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When caring for an older client prescribed glipizide, the nurse should:
a. question a prescription for half the usual initial dose. b. instruct the client to take the medication with meals. c. question a prescription for a usual initial dose. d. monitor the client for manifestations of metabolic alkalosis.
The nurse is aware that labor and birth will most likely proceed normally when the fetus is in what position?
1. Right-acromion-dorsal-anterior 2. Right-sacrum-transverse 3. Occiput anterior 4. Posterior position