Which of the following biochemical disturbances does NOT occur in insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes mellitus?
A. Elevated blood glucose
B. Excretion of glucose in the urine
C. Increased secretion of insulin by the pancreas
D. Overproduction of ketone bodies
C
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A) The nodules usually are tender and red. B) The nodules usually are nontender and movable. C) The nodules usually are red and movable. D) The nodules are miniscule and occur over nonbony areas.
The nurse is working with an LPN and a UAP to care for five patients. Which of the following is considered negligence when delegated to the LPN by the RN?
a. IVP medications b. G-tube medications c. Topical medications d. Oral medications
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a. Formation of ketones b. Chronic insulin resistance c. Elevation in serum glucose d. Increase in antidiuretic hormone
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with variant angina. What should this diagnosis indicate to the nurse?
A. Associated with renal disease B. Associated with pulmonary disease C. Presence of coronary artery spasm D. Presence of a myocardial infarction