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BCH4024 101424 OC F24 E2 Q15:  Why can’t pyrimidine nucleotide biosynthesis occur in mitochondria?

The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has been recently diagnosed with Addison’s disease.  Which statement by the client indicates that the teaching is effective? 

BCH4024 101424 OC F24 E2 Q2: Which amino acid is required in the biosynthesis of purine and pyrimidine nucleotides?

A client receives 25 units of NPH insulin at 8 a.m.  At what time of day should the nurse be alert for a potential hypoglycemic reaction?

The nurse plans an evening snack of milk, crackers, and cheese for an average-sized client who is receiving Humulin N insulin.  This snack provides: 

The nurse is caring for a client with elevated serum thyroid hormones and new-onset exophthalmos.  What nursing problem is most appropriate?

The nurse is interviewing a new client with Diabetes who is starting glipizide today.  Which information would the nurse need to be most aware of?

A 62-yr-old client with hyperthyroidism is to be treated with radioactive iodine (RAI).  The nurse instructs the client about which of the following?

The nurse is assessing a client with pheochromocytoma.  Which finding by the nurse would indicate a potential complication associated with this disorder?

A client who was admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis secondary to a urinary tract infection has been weaned off an Insulin drip 30 minutes ago.  The client reports feeling lightheaded and sweaty.  Which action should the nurse take first?