A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome and Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and is started on the biguanide metformin (Glucophage) . The nurse knows that the purpose of the metformin, in this situation, is which of these?

• A) To increase the pancreatic secretion of insulin
• B) To decrease insulin resistance
• C) To increase blood glucose levels
• D) To decrease the pancreatic secretion of insulin

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Definitions:

Temperament

An individual's natural predisposition towards emotional reactivity and intensity, often noticeable from an early age.

Age 10

Typically refers to a stage in a child's development, often associated with late childhood or preadolescence.

Thomas And Chess

Researchers known for their work in the area of child temperament, identifying three basic types: easy, difficult, and slow-to-warm-up.

Erratic Sleep

Inconsistent or irregular sleep patterns that can disrupt normal sleep cycles.