A patient presenting with tachycardia, hyperreflexia, weight loss, and diaphoresis most likely has
A) hypoparathyroidism.
B) a deficiency of mineralocorticoids.
C) pancreatic disease.
D) hyperthyroidism.
D
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Volume depletion in the patient with DKA is a direct result of
A) glycosuria. B) acidosis. C) decreased glomerular filtration. D) the brain's response to glucose deprivation.
Which of these questions is essential to include during the nursing assessment of a client who has digestive system symptoms?
a. whether the client was breast-fed or bottle-fed as an infant b. whether the client consumes coffee or tea with meals c. client's knowledge of the food pyramid d. client's medication history, including over-the-counter drugs
A patient on chemotherapy has a platelet count of 3000/mm3. When the patient complains of joint pain, the nurse should give which instruction?
1. Take two regular-strength aspirin. 2. Take two over-the-counter–strength ibuprofen tablets. 3. Take two prescription-strength ibuprofen tablets. 4. Take two acetaminophen tablets.
What is the primary function of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
1. Secretion of enzymes 2. Acting as exocrine 3. Secretion of glucagon and insulin 4. Absorption of insulin