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DyllonKazuo

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An adolescent is admitted to the intensive care unit with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse prepares a continuous insulin infusion of 100 units (U) regular insulin in 500 milligram normal saline.
 
  When documenting this medication, how many units of regular insulin will this patient receive per milligram of IV solution? A) 0.175 U/milligram
  B) 0.2 U/milligram
  C) 0.25 U/milligram
  D) 0.5 U/milligram

Question 2

What are the areas of the hypothalamus called that are specifically sensitive to certain stimuli to regulate body functions?
 
  A) Nodes
  B) Lobes
  C) Neurocenters
  D) Epicenters



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Answer to Question 1

B
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The problem tells us there is 100 U/500 milligram. To determine how many units are in each milligram, divide both numbers by 500: 100 U  500/500 milligram 500 = 0.2 U/1 milligram.

Answer to Question 2

C
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The hypothalamus has various neurocentersareas specifically sensitive to certain stimulithat regulate various body functions, including body temperature, thirst, hunger, water retention, blood pressure, respiration, reproduction, and emotional reactions. Areas of special sensitivity in the hypothalamus are not called depots, lobes, or epicenters.



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