EXAM COVERAGE
Focuses on Heart Failure (left vs. right), Hypertension, and
Dysrhythmias like A-Fib, emphasizing diuretics and
anticoagulants. It covers COPD and Asthma management,
prioritizing bronchodilators and corticosteroid protocols
for emergencies. Endocrine topics include Diabetes (Type
1/2), Insulin kinetics, and treating DKA/HHS. Thyroid
coverage centers on Hyper/Hypothyroidism and
,identifying life-threatening Thyroid Storm or Myxedema
Coma.
While reviewing the lab reports of a patient with Type 2
Diabetes mellitus, the nurse concludes that the patient has
high risk for macrovascular complications. Which finding
supports the nurse's conclusion?
- The patient has triglycerides of 137 mg/dL
- The patient has blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg
- The patient has HDL of 45 mg/dL
- The patient has LDL of 120 mg/dL
- The patient has LDL of 120 mg/dL
,A patient is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse
recognizes that which coping strategies used by the
patient indicate problem-focused coping? SATA:
- Including exercise in the daily routine
- searching for information about diabetes
- scheduling an appointment for a massage
- enrolling for a diabetes education program
- expressing concerns about diabetes with friends
- Including exercise in the daily routine
- searching for information about diabetes
- enrolling for a diabetes education program
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