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25.  You are planning to administer an AM dose of insulin to your patient, and have an order as follows:  “Lente insulin 15 units and Regular insulin 5 units SC at 0700”.  You note that both vials of insulin appear slightly cloudy.  Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

44.  The RN is working with a student PN and they are discussing diabetes.  The student asks the RN “what is the typical onset for a patient with type 1 DM?”.  The RN would be correct in stating that the typical onset of type 1 diabetes is before:

48.  A stature disorder in which the body produces either too much or too little growth hormone is a disorder of which endocrine gland?

17.  A client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus has a nursing diagnosis of “Knowledge deficit: diabetes, medical regimen, diet, exercise, and self-care management skills.” Which of these nursing goals is appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.     

4.  A person who is sweating and experiencing muscle tremors, tachycardia, and insomnia should seek medical care for which potential health problem?

47.  Which hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, is responsible for decreased urination?

12.  Which of these persons would be most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?  

36.  Edward is a 44 year old patient who is experiencing an enlargement of the thyroid gland.  He is most likely experiencing which condition?

43.  Prednisone is a medication that is often used to treat:

5.  Miguel is a 3 year old patient who comes into the pediatric clinic today for a well child check.  The nurse notes that he is not growing at the rate normally expected for his age group.  The nurse knows that in children, failure to attain normal height is a symptom of: