Mr. T, who has Cushing syndrome, is being treated with corticosteroids for an extended period. He has been instructed to avoid sudden discontinuation of the drug. Why should this instruction be given?

Mr. T, who has Cushing syndrome, is being treated with corticosteroids for an extended period. He has been instructed to avoid sudden discontinuation of the drug. Why should this instruction be given?

A nurse educator is giving a presentation on hypothalamic hormones. Which of the following hypothalamic hormones when stimulated is controlled by another hypothalamic hormone?

As the shift begins, you are assigned these patients. Which patient should you assess first?

In the emergency department, during initial assessment of a new admission with diabetes, you discover all of the following. Which information should you immediately report to the physician?