A newly diagnosed diabetic is discussing the disease with the nurse. The client asks
about the hormones that might affect diabetes. Which is considered client teaching
information about somatostatin?
A) It releases cortisol to help with stress.
B) It stimulates the release of a hormone.
C) It inhibits the release of insulin.
D) It stimulates the breakdown of fats and proteins.
C
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Health care ________________ is a term used to describe the methods that are designed to control not only the quality of health care but also the cost
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse knows that standardized care plans may be available and:
a. need to be individualized for each patient. b. are implemented without adjustment. c. remove the need for nurse involvement. d. do not require the use of nursing diagnoses.
During the morning community meeting on the inpatient psychiatric unit, a 40-year-old hypomanic
client threatens to strike another client. The nurse therapist should intervene by a. immediately sending the other clients out of the room. b. telling the client he must leave the meeting. c. summoning the assistance of several other staff. d. firmly telling the client he can talk about being angry in group, but he cannot act out.
Ductal-dependent congenital heart defects typically present with __________ in the neonatal period.
A) hypertension B) low-grade fever C) hyperirritability D) respiratory distress