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.
When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
Proper placement and monitoring of an automatic blood pressure cuff will reduce the risk of injury o
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions cont'd
Patient teaching - eye assessment
Patient teaching: vascular assessment
System of a patient in shock