Pathophysiology Final (HESI) Questions
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when maintained well, maintains skin and mucous membranes and is also essential in reducing
host susceptibility ✔✔nutrition
pts with advanced cancer are of
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Pathophysiology Final (HESI) Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
when maintained well, maintains skin and mucous membranes and is also essential in reducing
host susceptibility ✔✔nutrition
pts with advanced cancer are often ____ ✔✔malnourished
involves the administration of a nutrient mixture directly into a peripheral vein ✔✔total
parenteral nutrition
asymptomatic disease with mild discomfort, diarrhea, or constipation and flatulence which can
be excused for other reasons ✔✔diverticulosis
during acute episodes, food intake should be reduced along with antimicrobial drugs taken as
needed; treated by increasing the bulk in the diet, omitting foods such as seeds or popcorn, and
encouraging regular bowel movements without constipation ✔✔diverticulosis
includes the pituitary gland, the two adrenal glands, the thyroid gland, the four parathyroid
glands, the endocrine portion of the pancreas, the gonads, the pineal gland, and the thymus
✔✔endocrine glands
secrete hormones directly into the blood, in contrast to exocrine glands that secrete into a duct
✔✔endocrine glands
chemical messengers that affect blood glucose levels, including insulin, glucagon, epinephrine,
cortisol, and growth hormone ✔✔hormones
develops more frequently in patients with Type 2 diabetes; often the patient is an older person
with an infection or one who has overindulged in carbs, thereby using more insulin than
anticipated ✔✔HHNC
condition may be difficult to diagnose initially; severe cellular dehydration results in neurologic
deficits, muscle weakness, difficulties with speech, and abnormal reflexes ✔✔HHNC
hyperglycemia and dehydration develop because of the relative insulin deficit, but sufficient
insulin is available to prevent ketoacidosis ✔✔HHNC
#1 nursing intervention with a patient who has HHNC is: ✔✔maintain a patent airway!
low __ ___ is a risk factor for osteoporosis ✔✔bone mass
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