A nurse working in a geriatric clinic sees patients with “cold” symptoms and rhinitis. The provider leaves a prescription for diphenhydramine (Benadryl). What action by the nurse is best?

Explain HOW insulin is able to lower blood glucose levels.  Explain the physiology of  Type I diabetes.  How does this impact the diet, schedule, medication, and blood sugar of an individual with Type I diabetes?  Include a discussion of cells, hormones and actions that take place in the individual.  Drawings may contribute to your written discussion.  (4 points)

The healthcare provider is assessing a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Which of the following assessments will the healthcare provider anticipate?

Which of the following are clinical manifestations of Lou Gehrig’s disease? Select all that apply.

A nurse assesses a patient who is prescribed fluticasone (Flovent) and notes oral lesions. What action would the nurse take?

A nurse working in a geriatric clinic sees patients with “cold” symptoms and rhinitis. The provider leaves a prescription for diphenhydramine (Benadryl). What action by the nurse is best?

A nurse cares for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who appears thin and disheveled. Which question would the nurse ask first?

A nurse cares for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The patient states, “I do not want to be placed on a mechanical ventilator.” How would the nurse respond?

The client has a cardiac output of 3 L/min and a heart rate of 200 bpm. What is the patient’s stroke volume in mL/beat? Record your answer to the nearest whole number.

When planning care for a patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), which of these patient outcomes should receive priority in the patient’s plan of care?