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This form of electrical stimulation used to control pain is most effective for increasing endorphin and enkephalin levels.

You are assessing the patient’s pharynx and post-pharyngeal structures by asking them to stick out their tongue and say “Ahhh” as you look into their oral cavity. Which of the following is an abnormal assessment finding that warrants immediate follow up? 

The nurse is conducting a focused interview on a client’s integumentary status and wants to obtain data related to risk factors. The nurse would include all of the following questions while gathering this data EXCEPT?

A 14-year-old client is admitted with arterial pH 7.2, serum glucose 500 mg/dL (27.75 mmol/L), urine glucose, and ketones 4+/strong. The client has been sick with the “flu” for 1 week. What relationship do the laboratory values have to the client’s insulin deficiency?

What clinical manifestation of diabetic ketoacidosis causes loss of consciousness?

(Bonus Questions) You walk into a grocery store and see a new product named “Berry Blast Juice”. You check the ingredient list and discover that the main ingredients are water, apple juice concentrate, beat juice concentrate, and artificial flavors (presumably berry flavor). Based on what you’ve learned, what potential labeling issue do you see, and how should the product be correctly labeled to follow FDA regulations? (3 pts)

Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to find in an individual with type 1 diabetes?

What client will the nurse assess most closely for secondary hyperparathyroidism?

An 8-year-old client diagnosed with asthma will be prescribed triamcinolone. What should the nurse teach the client and family about the use of this medication?

A 2-year-old client is placed on a course of prednisone following a series of hypersensitivity responses. What instruction the nurse provide the client’s family about this drug?