The nurse expects that a patient is experiencing undersecretion of adrenocortical hormones when which conditions are found upon assessment?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Dehydration
b. Weight loss
c. Steroid psychosis
d. Increased potassium levels
e. Increased blood glucose levels
f. Decreased serum sodium levels
ANS: A, B, D, F
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A client diagnosed with diabetes has been prescribed insulin. During the discharge teaching, which of the following should the nurse tell the client regarding storage of insulin in order to maintain its effectiveness?
A) Keep it in a cabinet near the window B) Store it in an opaque container C) Refrigerate the medication D) Store it in a kitchen cabinet
The nurse is preparing to test the near vision of a client. Which instructions should the nurse include?
A. Request the client to remove corrective lenses for reading prior to the exam. B. Hold the chart 12 to 14 inches from the eyes. C. Instruct the client to initially read the smallest line they can see. D. Initially, have the client read the lines prior to covering a single eye at a time.
When patients' families or significant others inquire about their condition, the nursing assistant should
A) consult the nursing Kardex and give the correct answer to the key contact. B) answer only those questions which he/she is certain can be answered correctly. C) direct all questions about patients and their care to their immediate supervisor. D) all of the above