Which ion channel is essential for the release of insulin and amylin into the blood?
A. Calcium
B. Sodium
C. Potassium
D. Chloride
Answer: A
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The nurse is preparing a secondary level of prevention intervention for child abuse. An example of this level of prevention would be:
a. providing parenting classes with information about growth and development. b. telephone hotlines for parents to call who are feeling out of control. c. family therapy for abusive parents. d. behavior management programs for at-risk families.
The client who has just had an IV started in the right cephalic vein tells the nurse that the wrist and hand below the IV site feel like there are "pins and needles" in them. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Document the response as the only action. B. Discontinue the IV and restart it at another site. C. Check for the presence of a strong blood return. D. Elevate the extremity so that it is above the level of the heart.
Nurse managers involved in the development of the action plan for a unit understand that each objective is individualized such that:
a. Each objective has an indentified population. b. Each objective has an identified resource. c. Each objective has an identified goal. d. Each objective has been identified by the CEO.
When working with a patient who has a new seizure disorder, the nurse is alerted to the need for further instruction when the patient tells the nurse: (Select all that apply.)
a. "I will avoid over-the-counter medications that contain alcohol." b. "I have the medications that I take listed on this card that I carry with me." c. "I will be sure to take my medications as prescribed by my provider." d. "I will visit my physician right after I return home from my next trucking job."