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In preparing a staff in-service presentation about diabetes
mellitus, the nurse includes which information? -
ANSWER-Diabetes increases the risk for development of
cardiovascular disease
A client with diabetes asks the nurse why it is necessary to
maintain blood glucose levels no lower than about
60mg/dL. Which is the nurse's best response? -
ANSWER-"Your brain needs a constant supply of glucose
because it cannot store it."
,The nurse is monitoring a client with hypoglycemia.
Glucagon provides which function? - ANSWER-It prevents
hypoglycemia by promoting release of glucose from liver
storage sites.
A client with untreated diabetes melitus has polyuria, is
lethargic, and has a blood glucose of 560 mg/dL. The
nurse correlates the polyuria with which finding -
ANSWER-Serum osmolarity, 375 mOsm/kg
A client with diabetes has a serum creatinine of 1.9 mg/dL.
The nurse correlates which urinalysis finding with this
client? - ANSWER-Protein in the urine during a random
urinalysis
, A young adult client newly diagnosed with type I diabetes
mellitus has been taught about self-care. Which statement
by the client indicates a good understanding of needed
eye examinations? - ANSWER-Diabetes can cause
blindness, so I should see the ophthalmologist yearly.
During assessment of a client with a 15-year history of
diabetes, the nurse notes that the client has decreased
tactile sensation in both feet. Which action does the nurse
take first? - ANSWER-Examine the client's feet for signs of
injury.
A client's father has type I diabetes mellitus. The client
asks if she is in danger of developing the disease as well.