Insulin performs all of the following functions EXCEPT:
A. It promotes entry of amino acids into the cells.
B. It promotes storage of glucose in muscle and liver cells.
C. It promotes the entry of glucose into cells and favors the use of glucose as a form of energy.
D. It stimulates protein synthesis.
B
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Which of the following concerns can a nurse as a citizen help address?
a. Advocating for removal of environmental and social barriers to needed services b. Continuing to engage in political action to increase funding for care for the handicapped c. Recognizing that it is better to offer to help than to wait for a person with handicaps to have to ask for assistance d. Needing to not stare or ask personal questions of a person with a disability
A nurse does not assist with ambulation for a postoperative client on the first day after surgery. The client falls and fractures a hip. What charge might be brought against the nurse?
A) Assault B) Battery C) Fraud D) Negligence
The plan of care for a patient at risk for cardiac complications during the immediate postoperative period would include which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Monitoring the patient's heart rate continuously 2. Administering intravenous fluids as ordered 3. Assessing the patient's skin color and capillary refill frequently 4. Assessing the patient's peripheral pulses bilaterally 5. Evaluating for bowel sounds hourly
The PN recognizes which additional manifestation as being associated with RA?
A. Finger tophi. B. Ulnar deviation. C. Dry mouth and dry eyes. D. Drooling. E. Butterfly rash. F. Persistent low-grade fever.