The nurse is reviewing the function of the pancreas with a patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. When discussing this organ's function, on which cell type should the nurse focus? Select all that apply.
A. Omega cells
B. F cells
C. Beta cells
D. Alpha cells
E. Delta cells
Answer: E
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A nurse assesses an 80-year-old patient for age-related changes to the eye. What potential changes should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased tear production b. Eyeball sunk deep in orbit c. Hyperopia d. Eye lashes diminished e. Arcus senilis
A client who is in her 14th week of pregnancy is in the clinic for a prenatal visit. Her mother also is present
The grandmother-to-be states that she is quite uncertain about how she can be a good grandmother to this baby because she works full-time, and her own grandmother was retired and was always available when needed by a grandchild. The best response to this concern would be: 1. "Don't worry. You'll be a wonderful grandmother. It will all work out fine." 2. "Grandmothers are supposed to be available. You should retire from your job." 3. "As long as there is another grandmother available, you don't have to worry." 4. "What are your thoughts on what your role as grandmother will include?"
What organism is a parasite that causes acute diarrhea?
a. Shigella organisms b. Salmonella organisms c. Giardia lamblia d. Escherichia coli
A nurse is caring for a patient with pancreatic cancer who is receiving continuous morphine for pain. Which of the following would be the most effective method to administer this medication?
A) Administer morphine by intravenous bolus or push through an intravenous infusion. B) Administer a piggyback intermittent intravenous infusion of morphine. C) Administer an intermittent intravenous infusion of morphine via a volume-control administration set. D) Administer a continuous subcutaneous infusion of morphine.