A patient has been diagnosed with primary hypoadrenalism (Addison's disease). What usually destroys the adrenal gland tissues?
A) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B) Septic shock hemorrhage
C) Autoimmune antibodies
D) Metastatic malignancies
C
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The nurse knows that which areas are at increased risk of excoriation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Exposed areas such as the face b. Areas exposed to stool c. Skin on skin areas d. Area under pendulous breasts
The valve(s) allowing blood flow through the aorta and pulmonary artery is/are known as the
a. endocardium. c. mitral valve. b. tricuspid valve. d. semilunar valves.
A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2 days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of infection is the patient most likely experiencing?
a. Incubation b. Prodromal c. Decline d. Convalescence
The client states that her mother has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and that she is devastated and does not know what to do. The nurse suggests that she attend a support group meeting where she can discuss her concerns with others
The patient says that she will call and attend a meeting. The nurse assesses the coping strategy the client is using as: 1. internal family coping by sharing feelings. 2. external family coping by seeking information. 3. external family coping by seeking social support. 4. internal family coping to maintain a cohesive family unit.