A Factory Abruptly Closes;workers Receive No Warning and No Explanation

question 22

Multiple Choice

A factory abruptly closes;workers receive no warning and no explanation.An office worker tells the factory nurse,who is standing by to assist overwhelmed employees: "I do not know what to do.How will I get another job? Who will pay the bills? How will I get money to feed my kids? What will we do?" Which nursing diagnosis best fits this presentation?

• A) Hopelessness
• B) Powerlessness
• C) Chronic low self-esteem
• D) Disturbed thought processes

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Definitions:

Alpha Cells

Cells found in the pancreas that produce glucagon, a hormone involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels.

Delta Cells

Cells found in the pancreas that produce somatostatin, a hormone that inhibits the release of numerous other hormones.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the release of several other hormones, such as growth hormone and insulin, playing a crucial role in regulating the endocrine system and cell proliferation.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.