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NRNP 6540 Week 9 Assignment 2023 | Hypoglycemia in Older Adults . Hypoglycemia can cause significant effects to older patients. Low blood sugar resulting from the use of hypoglycemic agents in managing diabetes is a worrisome complication and contributes to mortality and morbidity in geriatric diabetic patients. Aging also changes the cognitive, symptomatic, and counter-regulatory hormonal responses to low blood sugar ( MartinTimon & Del Canizo-Gomez, 2015). Due to the effects mentioned, it i...

Emergency Treatment Guidelines Trauma Before entering the trauma area, observe for potential threats or dangers to rescuers and bystanders. Be aware of the potential for further injuries to the child. Observe the scene for signs and mechanism of injury (e.g., head-on motor vehicle injury), which helps determine the proper course of action for treating the child’s injuries. Do not move the child before the arrival of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel unless the child is in danger...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is explaining the underlying pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes to a newly diagnosed patient. Which information accurately explains why the type 1 diabetic does not produce adequate insulin? a. A pituitary disorder inhibits beta cells. b. An allergic response alters beta cell responses to hyperglycemia. c. Alpha cells proliferated in the islets of Langerhans. d. The body’s immune system destroyed beta cells. ANS: D In type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM), the b...

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Adult Health 1: Diabetes/ Hypoglycemia- Questions and Answers Diabetes/Hypoglycemia 1. A patient with type 1 diabetes has told the nurse that his most recent urine test for ketones was positive. What is the nurses most plausible conclusion based on this assessment finding? A. The patient should withhold his next scheduled dose of insulin. B. The patient should promptly eat some protein and carbohydrates. D. The patient would benefit from a dose of metformin (Glucophage).

Nursing Test QUIZ 1. The side - effect of nitroglycerin is: (1 point) ◯ Vomiting ◯ Diarrhea ⚫Headache ◯ Constipation

Chapter 50 Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Linton Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition

• A nurse is assessing a newborn following a forceps assisted birth. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of the birth method? A. Hypoglycemia B. Polycythemia C. Facial Palsy D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia • A nurse is providing teaching about terbutaline to a client who is experiencing preterm labor. Which of the following statement by client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. “The medication could cause...

chapter 13 AEMT Correct 100% What anti-inflammatory analgesic is indicated for patients with suspected myocardial infarction? A) Versed B) Nitroglycerin C) Morphine D) Aspirin - ANSWER Answer: D - Aspirin After assisting a patient with her EpiPen, she states that it is much easier for her to breathe. However, her heart rate has increased from 92 to 118 beats per minute. In relation to the epinephrine, the AEMT recognizes the increased heart rate as a(n): A) Contraindication B)...