A nurse is educating a diabetic client about the steps for self-administration of insulin
In what type of diabetes should the nurse inform the client that lifelong insulin
administration is essential?
A) Type 1 diabetes mellitus
B) Type 2 diabetes mellitus
C) Gestational diabetes mellitus
D) Impaired glucose homeostasis
A
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A patient has discoloration of an area of their mucous membrane caused by extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissue. The nurse should document that the patient has:
a. dyspnea. b. cyanosis. c. diaphoresis. d. ecchymosis.
For which patient is the nursing diagnosis Deficient Knowledge most appropriate?
1) Adolescent with Down syndrome and newly diagnosed with cardiac problem 2) Young adult admitted with acute renal failure who requires hemodialysis 3) Middle-aged woman with breast cancer receiving the last round of chemotherapy 4) Older adult with a long-standing history of type 1 diabetes admitted with a foot ulcer
Which of the following populations is most likely to use fat instead of carbohydrates as an energy source during exercise?
1. Adolescence athletes 2. Athletes who run marathons 3. Athletes with chronic diseases 4. Ballet dancers
The nurse is very busy caring for a large case load. An adult patient mentions that by having slow mobility, "people just do things for me rather than allowing me to do as much as possible on my own."
To solve the dilemma of needing to conserve time versus supporting the patient's involvement in self- care, what principle may help the nurse? a. Veracity c. Justice b. Fidelity d. Autonomy