The nurse is reviewing the goals and recommendations of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) prior to planning a patient's care. What should the nurse keep in mind for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Aspirin therapy
b. Yearly flu vaccine
c. Hemoglobin A1c less than 7%
d. Blood pressure less than 150/90 mm Hg
e. Statin therapy for patients over 40 years old
f. Peak postprandial capillary glucose less than 180 mg/dL
ANS: A, B, C, E, F
The ADA recommends all of the goals. D. Blood pressure should be less than 140/80 mm Hg.
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1. a compression fracture. 2. a greenstick fracture. 3. a spiral fracture. 4. a comminuted fracture.
The nurse detects a possible irregularity in the rhythm of the client's radial pulse and will:
a. Record this as normal for the client. b. Use a stethoscope to check the brachial pulse. c. Count the client's apical pulse for a full minute. d. Count the radial pulse again for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.
A client recovering with left leg weakness needs to learn how to walk stairs. Which approach is the safest for the nurse to review with the client?
1. Lift the left leg to the step and then bring the right leg up 2. Lift the right leg to the step and then bring the left leg up 3. Step down on the right leg and then bring the left leg down 4. Turn to the side and bring the right leg down followed by the left leg
Which organ lies obliquely beneath the cardiac sphincter and above the pyloric sphincter?
a. Esophagus c. Duodenum b. Stomach d. Ileum