In response to a patient's elevated blood glucose level, the nurse has administered a dose of insulin as ordered. The nurse understands that insulin results in a lowered level of blood glucose by:
A) Breaking the molecular bonds in glucose molecules
B) Stimulating thyroid hormone release and increasing metabolic needs
C) Inhibiting the action of glucagon
D) Facilitating glucose transport into body cells
D
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The patient is scheduled for coronary artery bypass surgery using the off-pump technique. During preoperative teaching, the nurse explains that using the off-pump procedure has what advantage over the on-pump procedure?
A) There is a lower risk of a cerebral embolus. B) The patient can anticipate a shorter hospital stay. C) There will be less need for anticoagulation therapy. D) The procedure will be less painful.
According to OSHA, employers must provide all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Tuberculosis testing and hepatitis B vaccine B) Client rooms that are painted with pleasant colors C) Protective equipment, such as gloves, gowns, and masks D) Immediate treatment after exposure to bloodborne pathogens
The American Nurses Association recommends that questionable practices in the workplace be reported. These may NOT include:
A) Endangering a client's health B) Abusing authority C) Violation of rules or standards of practice D) Being short-tempered with others
Calculate the amount to administer: ________. Ordered: Compazine 10 mg pr On hand: Compazine 5 mg suppositories
What will be an ideal response?