Adolescents in whom diabetes is diagnosed have high rates of depression and __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
suicide
Diabetes is a chronic and life-changing illness that differentiates adolescents from others their age, leading to depression and possibly suicide.
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You are providing teaching related to this medication and properly instruct the patient to follow which of the following guidelines when taking this medication? A) Drink 8 ounces of water before and after taking the medication. B) Swallow the tablets without crushing or chewing. C) Take the medication with milk to avoid stomach upset. D) Avoid taking with meals due to impairment of fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
As an advocate for the child undergoing bone marrow aspiration, the nurse would most appropriately suggest:
1. General anesthesia. 2. Sedation prior to and during the procedure. 3. Intravenous narcotics 10 minutes before the procedure. 4. Oral pain medication for discomfort after the procedure.
Cigarette smoking is an example of __________.
A. therapeutic drug use B. chronic drug use C. acute drug use D. recreational drug use
The older adult female patient is concerned about incontinence when she sneezes. What is the correct terminology for this type of incontinence?
a. Urge incontinence b. Stress incontinence c. Overflow incontinence d. Functional incontinence