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.
Question 2
Using the mental health continuum as a guide, the nurse observes behavior that usually places an individual on the illness end of the continuum. This behavior:
a. causes extreme concern about health.
b. results in inability to function in society.
c. demonstrates that the person is out of touch with reality.
d. results in inability to interact with people.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Effects of nursing rounds on patient safety
Patient wearing an abularm
Patient teaching - eye assessment
Stereotaxic Surgery on a Human Patient