The nurse understands that a client with diabetes mellitus is at greater risk for developing which of the following complications?
A) High blood pressure
B) Urinary tract infections
C) Lifelong obesity
D) Elevated triglycerides
B
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Elevated levels of blood glucose and glycosuria supports bacterial growth and places the diabetic at greater risk for urinary tract, skin, and vaginal infections. Obesity, elevated triglycerides, and high blood pressure are considered symptoms of metabolic syndrome, which can result in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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a. Highly vascular. b. Thick and tough. c. Thin and nonstratified. d. Replaced every 4 weeks.
During an in-service on budgeting, the staff developer asks the participants, "Who is responsible for ensuring that expenses are kept within the budget?" The participants would be correct if they gave which of the following responses?
a. Chief financial officer c. Staff nurse using supplies b. Unit manager of department d. Entire health care team
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A. calcitriol B. ascorbic acid C. riboflavin D. thiamine E. cobalamin F. magnesium
The postpartum nurse is caring for a couple who experienced an unplanned emergency cesarean birth. The nurse observes the following behaviors: Parents are gently touching their newborn
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