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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Genevieve has diabetes type 1 and receives insulin for glycemic control. She tells the nurse that she likes to have a glass of wine with dinner. What will the best plan of the nurse for client education include?
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Dr. Wijangco orders insulin lispro (Humalog) 10 units for Alicia, a client with diabetes mellitus. When will the nurse administer this medication?
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Nurse Matt makes a home visit to the client with diabetes mellitus. During the visit, Nurse Matt notes the client’s additional insulin vials are not refrigerated. What is the best action by the nurse at this time?
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
During the morning rounds, Nurse AJ accompanied the physician in every patient’s room. The physician writes orders for the client with diabetes mellitus. Which order would the nurse validate with the physician?
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Gary has diabetes type 2. Nurse Martha has taught him about the illness and evaluates learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
The principal goals of therapy for older patients who have poor glycemic control are:
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Which of the following is accurate pertaining to physical exercise and type 2 diabetes mellitus?
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Harry is a diabetic patient who is experiencing a reaction to alternating periods of nocturnal hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. The patient might be manifesting which of the following?
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Dr. Hugo has prescribed sulfonylureas for Rebecca in the management of diabetes mellitus type 2. As a nurse, you know that the primary purpose of sulfonylureas, such as long-acting glyburide (Micronase), is to:
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Rosemary has been taking glargine (Lantus) to treat her condition. One of the benefits of glargine (Lantus) insulin is its ability to:
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
A 50-year-old widower is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and complaints of rapid-onset weight loss, elevated blood glucose levels, and polyphagia. The gerontology nurse should anticipate which of the following secondary medical diagnoses?
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
An older woman with diabetes mellitus visits the clinic concerning her condition. Which of the following symptoms might an older woman with diabetes mellitus complain?
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Gregory is a 52-year-old man identified as high-risk for diabetes mellitus. Which laboratory test should a nurse anticipate a physician would order for him? Select all that apply.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, diabetes remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States since 2010. Which of the following factors are risks for the development of diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
During a visit to the hospital, the student nurses are asked which of the following persons would most likely be diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. They are correct if they answered a 44-year-old:
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
An ailing 70-year-old woman with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus has been ill with pneumonia. The client’s intake has been very poor, and she is admitted to the hospital for observation and management as needed. What is the most likely problem with this patient?
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
After suffering an acute MI, a client with a history of type 1 diabetes is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor) I.V. Which nursing interventions are associated with I.V. administration of metoprolol? Select all that apply.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
When reviewing the urinalysis report of a client with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus, the nurse would expect which urine characteristics to be abnormal? Select all that apply.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
The nurse is admitting a client with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus and left-sided heart failure. Assessment reveals low blood pressure, increased respiratory rate and depth, drowsiness, and confusion. The client complains of headache and nausea. Based on the serum laboratory results below, how would the nurse interpret the client’s acid-base balance?
Lab Results:
pH: 7.34
HCO3-: 19 mEq/L
PaCO2: 35 mm Hg
PaO2: 88 mm Hg
Potassium: 5.3 mEq/L
Chloride: 102 mEq/L
Calcium: 10.4 mg/dl
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
A nurse has a four-patient assignment in the medical step-down unit. When planning care for the clients, which client would have the following treatment goals: fluid replacement, vasopressin replacement, and correction of underlying intracranial pathology?
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
During the lecture, the clinical instructor tells the students that 50% to 60% of daily calories should come from carbohydrates. What should the nurse say about the types of carbohydrates that can be eaten?
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
At the time Cherrie Ann found out that the symptoms of diabetes were caused by high levels of blood glucose, she decided to break the habit of eating carbohydrates. With this, the nurse would be aware that the client might develop which of the following complications?
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Joko has recently been diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and asks nurse Jessica for help formulating a nutrition plan. Which of the following recommendations would the nurse make to help the client increase calorie consumption to offset absorption problems?
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Billy is being asked concerning his health in the emergency department. When obtaining a health history from a patient with acute pancreatitis, the nurse asks the patient specifically about the history of:
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Nurse Shey is educating a pregnant client who has gestational diabetes. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client? Select all that apply.
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