How do hormones respond following the ingestion of a high-protein, carbohydrate-free meal?

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How do hormones respond following the ingestion of a high-protein, carbohydrate-free meal?

A. Both insulin and glucagon are inhibited because blood glucose levels are unchanged. B. Insulin is inhibited by low glucose levels and glucagon is released to promote gluconeogenesis. C. Insulin is released to facilitate the breakdown of amino acids into glucose and glucagon is inhibited. D. Glucagon is released to promote gluconeogenesis and insulin is released to facilitate movement of amino acids into muscle cells.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2 of 5

Priority Decision: The nurse is assessing a newly admitted diabetic patient. Which observation should be addressed as the priority by the nurse?

A. Bilateral numbness of both hands B. Rapid respirations with deep inspiration C. Stage II pressure ulcer on the right heel D. Areas of lumps and dents on the abdomen

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 of 5

A 72-year-old woman is diagnosed with diabetes. What does the nurse recognize about the management of diabetes in the older adult?

A. It is more difficult to achieve strict glucose control than in younger patients. B. It usually is not treated unless the patient becomes severely hyperglycemic. C. It does not include treatment with insulin because of limited dexterity and vision. D. It usually requires that a younger family member be responsible for care of the patient

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 of 5

A patient with Graves' disease asks the nurse what caused the disorder. What is the best response by the nurse?

A. The cause of Graves' disease is not known, although it is thought to be genetic. B. It is usually associated with goiter formation from an iodine deficiency over a long period of time. C. Antibodies develop against thyroid tissue and destroy it, causing a deficiency of thyroid hormones. D. In genetically susceptible persons, antibodies are formed that cause excessive thyroid hormone secretion.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 of 5

A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. On physical assessment of the patient, what should the nurse expect to find?

A. Hypertension, peripheral edema, and petechiae B. Weight loss, buffalo hump, and moon face with acne C. Abdominal and buttock striae, truncal obesity, and hypotension D. Anorexia, signs of dehydration, and hyperpigmentation of the skin

Correct Answer: A

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