A Nurse Instructor Is Teaching a Student Nurse About the Factors

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse instructor is teaching a student nurse about the factors that have increased the number of people with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) seen in practice.Which statement by the student indicates a lack of understanding?

• A) "There are improved techniques to diagnose an STD used in practice."
• B) "There is increased incidence of sexual abuse and sexual trafficking."
• C) "Females feel safe using oral agents rather than a condom as contraception."
• D) "The organisms causing STDs are all becoming more virulent."

Explain the function and effects of pancreatic polypeptide.

Recognize symptoms and conditions associated with abnormal insulin levels and insulin shock.

Distinguish between diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.

Understand the primary sources of cellular energy.

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Definitions:

Alpha Helix

A common motif in the secondary structure of proteins, characterized by a right-handed coiled or spiral shape.

Protein Organization

The process by which proteins fold into complex three-dimensional structures essential for their biological function.

Disaccharide

A sugar produced by covalently linking two monosaccharides (e.g., maltose or sucrose).

Monosaccharides

Simple sugars that are the most basic form of carbohydrates, serving as the building blocks for more complex sugars and providing immediate energy for cells.