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Which information is important for the nurse to understand about the basis of disease? -
ANSWER It affects single cells and cells of a specific tissue.
The patient overhears the pathologist talking with the primary care physician about
'morphologic changes of the disease process.' The patient asks the nurse what the term
'morphologic changes' means. What is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER That
term describes changes the body undergoes due to a disease.
The nurse knows that understanding the etiologic factors of a disease is critical for
healthcare providers to understand for what reason? - ANSWER In order to prevent
disease, it is important to understand the agents and factors causing disease and how these
agents and factors affect the human organism and its organs systems.
The nurse is attending a conference covering various perspectives and patterns of disease
across the United States and the world. Why is this information important for nurses to
know? - ANSWER Diseases traverse continents and pose a threat to populations
throughout the world.
L. is an 18-year-old college student, presents to her primary care physician. She reports
fatigue, recurrent headaches, and an unplanned weight loss of 8 lb. L. says she has been
'under a lot of stress' since the beginning of the school year. She reports that she eats
nutritiously but she 'always feels hungry.' She adds that she has been thirsty a lot lately and
that she has been urinating more frequently than usual. She denies using any medications
and having allergies; her past medical history is significant for a 'really bad flu' approximately
6 months prior to this appointment. She has no surgical history.Lisa's laboratory results are
as follows:• Sodium level: 134 mmol/L• Potassium level: 5.8 mmol/L• Chloride level: 118
mmol/L• Bicarbonate level: 15 mmol/L• Blood glucose level: 450 mg/dL• Urine: positive or
large amount of glucose and ketonesHer vital signs are pulse 124 bpm, respiratory rate 24,
blood pressure - ANSWER The nurse will understand what clinical manifestations to
look for.
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, The nurse will know what additional questions to ask about symptoms
The nurse will be able to interpret meaning and implications of lab results
The nurse can help treatment plans.
L. is an 18-year-old college student, presents to her primary care physician. She reports
fatigue, recurrent headaches, and an unplanned weight loss of 8 lb. L. says she has been
'under a lot of stress' since the beginning of the school year. She reports that she eats
nutritiously but she 'always feels hungry.' She adds that she has been thirsty a lot lately and
that she has been urinating more frequently than usual. She denies using any medications
and having allergies; her past medical history is significant for a 'really bad flu' approximately
6 months prior to this appointment. She has no surgical history.Lisa's laboratory results are
as follows:• Sodium level: 134 mmol/L• Potassium level: 5.8 mmol/L• Chloride level: 118
mmol/L• Bicarbonate level: 15 mmol/L• Blood glucose level: 450 mg/dL• Urine: positive or
large amount of glucose and ketonesHer vital signs are pulse 124 bpm, respiratory rate 24,
blood pressure - ANSWER L. can understand how her disease may progress if
untreated.
L. is an 18-year-old college student, presents to her primary care physician. She reports
fatigue, recurrent headaches, and an unplanned weight loss of 8 lb. L. says she has been
'under a lot of stress' since the beginning of the school year. She reports that she eats
nutritiously but she 'always feels hungry.' She adds that she has been thirsty a lot lately and
that she has been urinating more frequently than usual. She denies using any medications
and having allergies; her past medical history is significant for a 'really bad flu' approximately
6 months prior to this appointment. She has no surgical history.Lisa's laboratory results are
as follows:• Sodium level: 134 mmol/L• Potassium level: 5.8 mmol/L• Chloride level: 118
mmol/L• Bicarbonate level: 15 mmol/L• Blood glucose level: 450 mg/dL• Urine: positive or
large amount of glucose and ketonesHer vital signs are pulse 124 bpm, respiratory rate 24,
blood pressure - ANSWER Immune system attacking insulin-producing beta cells of the
pancreas
Which type of epithelial tissue is responsible for generating the protective mucocilliary
blanket in lung tissue? - ANSWER Simple epithelium
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Which information is important for the nurse to understand about the basis of disease? -
ANSWER It affects single cells and cells of a specific tissue.
The patient overhears the pathologist talking with the primary care physician about
'morphologic changes of the disease process.' The patient asks the nurse what the term
'morphologic changes' means. What is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER That
term describes changes the body undergoes due to a disease.
The nurse knows that understanding the etiologic factors of a disease is critical for
healthcare providers to understand for what reason? - ANSWER In order to prevent
disease, it is important to understand the agents and factors causing disease and how these
agents and factors affect the human organism and its organs systems.
The nurse is attending a conference covering various perspectives and patterns of disease
across the United States and the world. Why is this information important for nurses to
know? - ANSWER Diseases traverse continents and pose a threat to populations
throughout the world.
L. is an 18-year-old college student, presents to her primary care physician. She reports
fatigue, recurrent headaches, and an unplanned weight loss of 8 lb. L. says she has been
'under a lot of stress' since the beginning of the school year. She reports that she eats
nutritiously but she 'always feels hungry.' She adds that she has been thirsty a lot lately and
that she has been urinating more frequently than usual. She denies using any medications
and having allergies; her past medical history is significant for a 'really bad flu' approximately
6 months prior to this appointment. She has no surgical history.Lisa's laboratory results are
as follows:• Sodium level: 134 mmol/L• Potassium level: 5.8 mmol/L• Chloride level: 118
mmol/L• Bicarbonate level: 15 mmol/L• Blood glucose level: 450 mg/dL• Urine: positive or
large amount of glucose and ketonesHer vital signs are pulse 124 bpm, respiratory rate 24,
blood pressure - ANSWER The nurse will understand what clinical manifestations to
look for.
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, The nurse will know what additional questions to ask about symptoms
The nurse will be able to interpret meaning and implications of lab results
The nurse can help treatment plans.
L. is an 18-year-old college student, presents to her primary care physician. She reports
fatigue, recurrent headaches, and an unplanned weight loss of 8 lb. L. says she has been
'under a lot of stress' since the beginning of the school year. She reports that she eats
nutritiously but she 'always feels hungry.' She adds that she has been thirsty a lot lately and
that she has been urinating more frequently than usual. She denies using any medications
and having allergies; her past medical history is significant for a 'really bad flu' approximately
6 months prior to this appointment. She has no surgical history.Lisa's laboratory results are
as follows:• Sodium level: 134 mmol/L• Potassium level: 5.8 mmol/L• Chloride level: 118
mmol/L• Bicarbonate level: 15 mmol/L• Blood glucose level: 450 mg/dL• Urine: positive or
large amount of glucose and ketonesHer vital signs are pulse 124 bpm, respiratory rate 24,
blood pressure - ANSWER L. can understand how her disease may progress if
untreated.
L. is an 18-year-old college student, presents to her primary care physician. She reports
fatigue, recurrent headaches, and an unplanned weight loss of 8 lb. L. says she has been
'under a lot of stress' since the beginning of the school year. She reports that she eats
nutritiously but she 'always feels hungry.' She adds that she has been thirsty a lot lately and
that she has been urinating more frequently than usual. She denies using any medications
and having allergies; her past medical history is significant for a 'really bad flu' approximately
6 months prior to this appointment. She has no surgical history.Lisa's laboratory results are
as follows:• Sodium level: 134 mmol/L• Potassium level: 5.8 mmol/L• Chloride level: 118
mmol/L• Bicarbonate level: 15 mmol/L• Blood glucose level: 450 mg/dL• Urine: positive or
large amount of glucose and ketonesHer vital signs are pulse 124 bpm, respiratory rate 24,
blood pressure - ANSWER Immune system attacking insulin-producing beta cells of the
pancreas
Which type of epithelial tissue is responsible for generating the protective mucocilliary
blanket in lung tissue? - ANSWER Simple epithelium
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