The risk for which endocrine problem increases with aging?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Diabetes insipidus
D. Cushing's disease
B
Beta cell function appears to decrease with aging. Lack of exercise and obesity, which are also more common among older adults, decreases the sensitivity of the insulin receptor to the presence of insulin, contributing to hyperglycemia.
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1. The patient must be at least 48 hours from last use of substances of dependence. 2. The patient must be completely detoxified from substances of use and dependence. 3. The patient must sign an advance directive. 4. The patient must sign a nurse-patient contract.
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1. "We knew we were both carriers of sickle cell. We shouldn't have tried to have a baby." 2. "If we had been healthier when we conceived, our baby wouldn't have this disease now." 3. "Taking vitamins before we got pregnant would have prevented this from happening." 4. "The doctor told us there was a 25% chance that our baby would have sickle disease."
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a. "You need to increase your intake of water and decrease your intake of coffee." b. "You need to stop taking this drug and notify your prescriber today." c. "Don't worry. All patients taking this drug have dark urine." d. "Do not take this drug any more often than prescribed."
MC Initial ventilator settings should include
A. Tidal volume of 5 mL/kg. B. Respiratory rate of 8—10. C. FIo2 of 0.4—1.0 D. Inspiratory—expiratory ratio of 1:1.