The insulin level in a patient with undiagnosed diabetes is elevated, and the cellular receptors for the insulin are not sensitive (to the insulin). You would anticipate which finding when caring for this patient?
A) Peripheral edema from retained fluid
B) A low blood sugar reading on the glucometer
C) Slowed respirations and heart rate
D) Elevated blood sugar levels
D) Elevated blood sugar levels
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A) flush the eye with clean water from a nearby sink. B) gently wipe the inner eye with sterile pieces of gauze. C) stop the tearing by applying gentle pressure to the eye. D) attempt to remove the larger pieces of sand using a cotton swab.
____ is (are) the leading killers of people in residential structure emergencies.
A. Structural collapse B. Smoke and toxic gases C. Burns D. Heat
A physician who diagnoses and treats physical reactions to substances such as mold, dust, fur, and pollen from plants or flowers is a(n) ____.
A. anesthetist B. endocrinologist C. oncologist D. nephrologist E. allergist
When Carolyn, a paramedic, asks an accident victim, "How did the accident take place?," she is asking a(n) ____________________ question
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word