A patient who is scheduled to have a hemoglobin A1C level drawn asks about the purpose of the test. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
A. "It's to check for pancreas functioning."
B. "It's a blood test to check for menopausal symptoms."
C. "It's a blood test to check for kidney functioning."
D. "It's to check for thyroid functions."
Answer: A
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A) True B) False
A client accused of a serious crime is brought to the mental health unit with severe
behavioral changes. The healthcare provider is performing a Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms in this client. A student, who is working on the units, wants to know why this test is being conducted. What reason should the nurse provide for conducting this test? A) To determine the client's dependence on others B) To rule out the client who is fabricating symptoms C) To find if the client needs assistance with daily activities D) To determine if the client is oriented to time and place
Flow rate in milliliters per hour can be calculated using the formula
A. 
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B. V = T × F.
C. 
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D. 
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