Type 2 diabetes is a complex disorder involving:
1. Absence of insulin production by the beta cells
2. A suboptimal response of insulin-sensitive tissues in the liver
3. Increased levels of glucagon-like peptide in the postprandial period
4. Too much fat uptake in the intestine
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A. Ensure an Ambu bag is at the bedside. B. Have sedation available if needed. C. Orient the family to the burn unit. D. Place the patient on protective isolation.
The nurse is assessing victims of a building collapse. Ambulances are nearby and a shelter has been set up with carts, chairs, tables, and refreshments for the victims. The nurse is most likely working within which decontamination zone?
1. cold 2. warm 3. control 4. hot
A child who knows his disease is terminal tells you that when he gets better he is going to be a doctor and cure everyone in the whole world. This statement is most likely a manifestation of
A) his poor opinion of the care he has received. B) immature magical thinking. C) a bargaining stage of grief. D) anxiety over his illness.
A patient reports experiencing flatulence and abdominal distension to the nurse. Which over-the-counter medication will the nurse recommend?
a. Alka-Seltzer b. Maalox c. Mylicon d. Tums