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rayancarla1

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A patient asks the nurse if stress can be a potential cause of type 2 diabetes. Which response is most appropriate for the nurse to make?
 
  a. Stress decreases the number of alpha cells in the pancreas, and increases the workload on the beta cells.
  b. Periods of stress cause increases in gly-cogen production by the adrenal cortex.
  c. Stress is directly associated with de-creased insulin tolerance.
  d. The inhibition of beta cells to glucose is increased in periods of stress.

Question 2

Which statement indicates that the patient needs further instruction about application of ice to a sprain?
 
  a. I know this ice will reduce the swelling.
  b. I will keep the ice on this knee for the rest of the day.
  c. I will use the ice as you have directed for 24 hours.
  d. I can elevate my leg and use ice to reduce swelling.


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xMRAZ

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Stress stimulates the adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids, which can cause hyperglycemia.

Answer to Question 2

B
Ice should be applied for 20 minutes of each hour for the first 24 hours.


rayancarla1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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