A nurse instructs the family of a boy with hypogonadism. When the parents ask how long the child must receive testosterone injections, what should the nurse's response be?
a. "For life."
b. "For 6 to 12 months."
c. "For 3 to 4 years."
d. "One injection is usually all that is required."
c
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A) Diastole B) Conductivity C) Repolarization D) Systole
The nurse is unsure if a teaching pamphlet would be appropriate for a client with an 8th grade reading level. What should the nurse do before providing the client with the pamphlet?
1. Use a readability formula 2. Read the material for comprehension 3. Contact the manufacturer and ask what the readability level is 4. Ask another staff member to read the material for comprehension
The nurse is providing care to an older adult client admitted to the medical unit for acute gastric and left upper abdominal pain radiating to the back. The healthcare provider has diagnosed the client with chronic pancreatitis
Which items are appropriate to include in the discharge teaching for this client? Select all that apply. A) Encouraging a high-fat diet B) Eliminating alcoholic beverages C) Properly administering pancrelipase D) Monitoring weight every week E) Taking antacids
Which hormone controls the amount of sugar in the blood?
a. Glucocorticoid b. Estrogen c. Thyroid hormone d. Insulin