The nurse is discussing the origin of diabetes with a diabetic patient. The most appropriate explanation is that this disease is caused by a dysfunction of the:
a. pituitary.
b. adrenals.
c. pancreas.
d. thyroid.
C
Diabetes mellitus results from dysfunction of the pancreas.
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A child is admitted to the hospital unit with a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease. The physician writes the following orders. Which order would the nurse question?
1. Contact isolation 2. Oral aspirin (dose appropriate for weight) every eight hours 3. Echocardiogram 4. Vital signs every four hours
If a 10-month-old has insufficiently achieved the developmental task of standing alone, the child may not be able to
a. pull self to a standing position. b. walk alone well. c. bounce when held in a standing position. d. crawl using the arms to pull the body along the floor.
Before prescribing phentermine to Sarah, a thorough drug history should be taken including assessing for the use of serotonergic agents such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and St John's wort due to:
1. Additive respiratory depression risk 2. Additive effects affecting liver function 3. The risk of serotonin syndrome 4. The risk of altered cognitive functioning
When admitting a patient, pay particular attention to
A. the patient's clothing. B. what the visitors tell you. C. the patient's personal belongings. D. the condition of the patient's skin.