What is the recommended protocol for pts with type 2 DM who must lose weight?
a. participate in aerobic program twice a week for 20 minutes each session
b. slowly increase insulin dosage until mild hypoglycemia occurs
c. reduce calorie intake moderately and increase exercise
d. reduce daily calorie intake to 1000 calories and monitor urine for ketones
Answer: c. reduce calorie intake moderately and increase exercise
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A. Advise that victims' parents call law enforcement and press charges. B. Begin offering martial arts classes in the school for bullied children. C. Encourage the school to adopt no-tolerance policies for bullying. D. Suggest limiting television viewing, especially for younger children.
Which of the following best describes the aspects central to the definition of community? (Select all that apply.)
a. Geographic boundaries at a point in time b. Whatever is most convenient for the nurse c. Patterns of disease found d. Persons who share common goals and interests e. Persons who band together to address a shared problem f. The name the people have given themselves
The nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with HIV. Which patient statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
1. "I know to use an oil-based lubricant to prevent giving the disease to my partner." 2. "I know I have to practice safe sex with my partner." 3. "I will not share my toothbrush or razor with my partner." 4. "I know I can't donate blood anymore because I have HIV."
A patient has a dose of labetalol (Normodyne) ordered twice a day and is due to have an exercise stress test this morning. What is your best action at this time?
a. Give the dose as ordered. b. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber. c. Give half the dose now and half after the procedure. d. Ask the patient about chest pain, dizziness, and light-headedness.