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.
Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Pulmonary function test: spirometry. (a) Normal respiratory volumes, as measured during spirometry.
Patient teaching: nose and sinus assessment
A patient examination room should be simple and efficiently designed.
The medical assistant will provide patient education regarding the daily use of diabetic glucose ...