The pediatric nurse assesses the 9-year-old child who has been diagnosed with diabetes to ensure that he does not come to believe that his disease is a form of _________________
ANS:
punishment
School-age children may come to believe their illness is a form of punishment for bad behavior or bad thoughts.
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a. RAI b. HIPAA c. MDS d. UG
The hypothalamus fine-tunes and regulates the release of hormones using what process?
A) Negative feedback systems B) Indirect feedback systems C) Direct local input D) Direct release of hormones into bloodstream
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse should include which of the following when teaching a client prescribed cholestyramine?
a. Mix the drug with a liquid or soft food. b. Sprinkle the granules over a dry food. c. Take the drug with all other morning medications. d. Cholesterol levels will be lowered within a few days of initiating therapy.