The renal threshold refers to the:
1. Amount of glucose in the urine in a positive glucose tolerance test
2. Point at which the kidney returns glucose to the bloodstream
3. Ratio of blood glucose to glucose measured in the urine
4. Level of glucose in the blood that triggers glycosuria
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1. extremely elevated blood pressure after ambulation. 2. nausea and vomiting after a meal. 3. lightheadedness and fainting during defecation. 4. inability to urinate.
Which body area should never be used to inject insulin?
a. The actual umbilicus b. The outer thighs c. The upper arms d. The lower back
The nurse is instructing a patient with a right hip replacement to descend stairs by using axillary crutches. Which should the nurse include in patient teaching?
a. Use the handrail on the right side. b. Shift the weight to the left leg to begin. c. Keep crutches very close to the hips. d. Place the left leg on the stair below first.
Infertility does not affect Indigenous women
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.