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A pregnant patient who has type 2 diabetes (NIDDM) may require insulin. When the patient asks the nurse why this is necessary, the nurse responds that:
 
  a. the growing baby will require more glucose.
  b. oral hypoglycemic agents may be teratogenic.
  c. increased hormone levels raise blood glucose.
  d. oral hypoglycemics do not reach the fetus.

Question 2

During a visit by the hospice nurse, an older adult Hispanic male patient dies. To honor the cultural traditions, the nurse should:
 
  a. have the body removed as quickly as possible.
  b. call the priest immediately.
  c. cover the face with a clean white cloth.
  d. provide time for lengthy family visitation.



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Answer to Question 1

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Oral hypoglycemics are discontinued because of teratogenic effects.

Answer to Question 2

D
Hispanic tradition involves lengthy visitation from the immediate and extended family before the body is removed.




jerry coleman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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