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Yolanda

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The young husband of a patient who has been scheduled for a hysterectomy because of the discovery of ovarian cancer in both ovaries says to the nurse, Please go talk to my wife. She is real upset and says she won't be a 'woman' anymore.
 
  What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?
  a.
  Don't be concerned. All young women get upset before this kind of surgery.
  b.
  Certainly, I will be glad to tell her about hormone replacement.
  c.
  She will get over this feeling soon.
  d.
  No matter what I may say to her, it is you that needs to listen to her concerns and assure her.

Question 2

Which test will furnish immediate feedback for a newly diagnosed diabetic who is not yet under control?
 
  a. Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
  b. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c)
  c. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
  d. Clinitest


Dominic

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Assisting patients with recognizing and clarifying fears and with developing coping strategies for those fears by listening is helpful.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Diabetics should do a fingerstick blood glucose level test before each meal and at bedtime each day until their disease is under control. The HgbA1c serum test reveals the effectiveness of diabetes therapy for the preceding 8 to 12 weeks.


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