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Which of the following insulin formulations is being used more frequently than regular insulin?
a. insulin lispro
b. NPH
c. insulin glargine
d. inhalation powder insulin (Exubera)
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A nurse is preparing to administer 10 units of Regular insulin and 5 units of Lente insulin. Place in order the steps the nurse should follow to administer the total dosage of 15 units of insulin.
Place the initial step first and end with the final step. Use the following format for your Answer: A, B, C, D a. Inject 5 units of air into the Lente insulin vial.
b. Draw up the 5 units of Lente insulin.
c. Inject 10 units of air into the Regular insulin vial.
d. Cleanse the insulin vials with alcohol wipes.
e. Draw up the 10 units of Regular insulin.
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The nurse is speaking with a client who wants information regarding colorectal cancer. Which statement indicates the client understood the information presented by the nurse?
A) The risk of colorectal cancer decreases with age.
B) Colorectal cancer can be detected in early stages by measuring the level of the carcinogenic embryonic antigen (CEA).
C) Colorectal cancer has no symptoms in the early stage and there are no definitive diagnostic tests.
D) Colorectal cancer occurs more frequently in clients who have a history of ulcerative colitis.
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The nurse is speaking with an older client who wants information regarding colorectal cancer. The nurse would give the client which of the following explanations?
1. The risk of colorectal cancer decreases with age.
2. Colorectal cancer can be detected in early stages by measuring the level of the carcinogenicembryonic antigen (CEA).
3. Colorectal cancer has no symptoms in the early stage but can be detected by screening tools, such as fecal occult blood testing and colonoscopy.
4. Colorectal cancer occurs no more frequently in clients who have a history of ulcerative colitis than in clients without that history.
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A nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a client admitted for thoughts of suicide. Which assessment findings would indicate that the client is at a low level risk of suicide? Select all that apply.
A) Displays mild depression.
B) Discusses taking his or her life.
C) Discusses a plan to end his or her life in detail.
D) Admits planning to end his or her life.
E) Shows curiosity about death.
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A nurse is caring for a client who displays symptoms associated with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Which prescription would the nurse question as inappropriate for this client?
A) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
C) Light therapy
D) Bupropion extended-release
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