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jerry coleman

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A severely injured middle-aged client whose sister was killed in a motor vehicle accident informs the nurse that there are no other immediate family members. The nurse asks the client about extended family members.
 
  Based on this information, what would be the most likely answer from the client about extended family members? A) Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins
  B) Parents and spouse
  C) Children who no longer live at home
  D) Close family friends

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To be able to provide optimal care to clients with problems involving digestion, a nurse needs to understand the functions performed by various organs of the digestive system.
 
  What is a function of the pancreas that the nurse needs to know to help explain the pathology of the pancreas to a client? A) Secretes the hormones insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin into the bloodstream
  B) Stores fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, K) and iron
  C) Forms vitamin A; stores vitamin B complex
  D) Stores glucose as glycogen



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nicoleclaire22

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Answer to Question 1

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The extended family consists of the nuclear family and other related people, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Parents, spouses, and children no longer living at home and close family friends are not extended family.

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The pancreas secretes the hormones insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin into the bloodstream to help regulate blood sugar levels. The liver stores fat-soluble vitamins and iron. The liver forms vitamin A and stores vitamin B complex. The liver stores glucose as glycogen.




jerry coleman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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