The nurse informs a diabetic primipara who has been on insulin for the last few years that her insulin needs will increase during pregnancy. The nurse bases this statement on the understanding that the placenta produces:
A) hCG, which increases maternal glucose levels
B) hPL, which deceases the effectiveness of insulin
C) estriol, which interferes with insulin crossing the placenta
D) relaxin, which decreases the amount of insulin produced
B
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Which of the following is a high-priority nursing diagnosis for both diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome?
a. Activity intolerance b. Fluid volume deficient c. Hyperthermia d. Impaired nutrition, more than body requirements
An older client with oral candidiasis is prescribed Nystatin. Which actions will the nurse take when using this preparation with the client? Select all that apply.
1. Plan to use the medication four times a day for 2 weeks. 2. Soak dentures in 1 mL of the medication and water for at least 6 hours. 3. Teach to hold the solution in the mouth and swish for 2 minutes before swallowing. 4. Coat the gums and tongue with the medication and rinse with water after 5 minutes. 5. Provide the medication as a troche to be used twice a day if the client has diabetes.
Which statement by an adolescent indicates an understanding about factors that can trigger migraine headaches?
a. "I should avoid loud noises because this is a common migraine trigger." b. "Exercise can cause a migraine. I guess I won't have to take gym anymore." c. "I think I'll get a migraine if I go to bed at 9 PM on week nights." d. "I am learning to relax because I get headaches when I am worried about stuff."
A/An ____________________ changes the way a task is done, enabling the patient to be more independent.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).