A patient states that he is confused because the physician told him that his diabetes insipidus (DI) is nephrogenic. What should the nurse state when describing the difference between nephrogenic DI and neurogenic DI?
a. Nephrogenic DI will eventually resolve without medication.
b. Nephrogenic DI requires the nasal spray lypressin.
c. Nephrogenic DI does not respond to ADH.
d. Nephrogenic DI will require dialysis.
C
Nephrogenic DI does not respond to ADH.
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A) Metoclopramide (Reglan) B) Rabeprazole (AcipHex) C) Sucralfate (Carafate) D) Pantoprazole (Protonix) E) Promethazine (Phenergan)
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1. Oral, PPN or CPN, tube feeding 2. Oral, tube feeding, PPN or CPN 3. PPN or CPN, tube feeding, oral 4. Tube feeding, PPN or CPN, oral
A nurse recognizes that an individual who presents for treatment of a paraphilia:
A) Is highly motivated because of the significant distress the disorder is causing. B) Most likely presents for treatment because of pressure from his or her partner or the authorities. C) Is dangerous, so extra steps to ensure safety should be implemented. D) Is concerned about the consequences of his or her behaviors on others.
A patient says, "My partner doesn't love me! Even the roses I get are the wrong color. It doesn't matter if I am not happy.". The nurse responds:
a. "How do you want your partner to show you that you're loved?" b. "When was the last time your partner made you feel really loved?" c. "Everyone deserves to be shown by their partners that they are loved. What did your partner have to say in his defense?" d. "Let me see if I understand you. You think your partner doesn't love you because the gifted roses were of the wrong color?"