While providing diabetic teaching to a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes, a nurse teaches that the best indicator of long-term glycemic control is obtained through measuring
1. Creatinine level.
2. Urine glucose level.
3. Blood glucose level.
4. Glycosylated hemoglobin.
ANS: 4
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A. Repentance B. Heal the memory C. Laying of hands D. Exorcism
A patient has a plaster of paris cast. The cast dries in:
a. 2 to 3 hours b. 4 to 8 hours c. 12 to 24 hours d. 24 to 48 hours
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a. The belt is placed around the patient's hips. b. The belt is secure, leaving only enough room for the nurse to grasp the belt. c. The nurse stands on the weaker side. d. The nurse holds the belt on the side of the patient.
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a. avoid drinking red wine. b. avoid excessive sun exposure. c. have eye examinations every 6 months. d. measure blood pressure daily.