The benefits of using an insulin pump include all of the following except:
a. By continuously providing insulin they eliminate the need for injections of insulin
b. They simplify management of blood sugar and often improve A1C
c. They enable exercise without compensatory carbohydrate consumption
d. They help with weight loss
Answer: d. They help with weight loss
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When teaching a client prescribed phenytoin about a common adverse effect of this drug, the nurse should instruct the client to:
a. avoid foods preserved in sodium. b. practice good oral hygiene. c. use hair replacement products sold OTC. d. avoid oral contraceptives
Which intervention will best establish a military personnel's mental health fitness for deployment to a war zone?
a. Conducting a predeployment mental health screening as part of the general physical examination b. Reviewing the military performance records prior to deployment for identification of possible risk factors c. Providing each military personnel with the opportunity to confidentially discuss their individual concerns with a mental health professional d. Asking the military personnel to identify in writing any history of mental illness including depression, anxiety, or substance dependency issues
An example of a breach of a patient's right to privacy occurs when a nurse:
a. asks a family to share information about a patient's prehospitalization behavior. b. discusses the patient's history with other staff members during care planning. c. documents the patient's daily behaviors during hospitalization. d. releases information to the patient's employer without consent.
A 40-year-old pregnant woman is concerned about the health of her unborn child. She has phe-nylketonuria (PKU) and recently had a viral infection
If the child is born with a congenital heart defect, which of the following is the most likely based on the mother's history? (select all that apply) a. Coarctation of the aorta b. Pulmonic stenosis c. Ventricular septal defect d. Patent ductus arteriosus e. Tetralogy of Fallot