The nurse is evaluating a 45-year-old patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following symptoms reported by the patient is considered one of the classic clinical manifestations of diabetes?
A. Excessive thirst
B. Gradual weight gain
C. Overwhelming fatigue
D. Recurrent blurred vision
Answer: A. Excessive thirst
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1. "I've been so lonely since my wife, Maggie, passed away 2 months ago.". 2. "My mother had a history of depression.". 3. "I was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis 4 years ago.". 4. "My son visits at least once a week and takes care of my financial stuff.". 5. "I visit my sister every Monday and she makes me dinner.".
What is the primary role of the clinical staff nurse for initiating, conducting, or participating in
research? A) Participating in the collection of data for a study B) Developing ways to communicate results of the study C) Evaluating the results of the research data D) Identifying areas for study that will improve care
The nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of anxiety. To assist the client to meet the outcome, "Client will express the ability to manage anxiety consistently," which of the following references would the nurse use to continue the nursing
process? A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) B) Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) C) North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) lists D) Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)
Which manifestation experienced by a patient having vasopressin (Pitressin) therapy for bleeding esophageal varices indicates a serious adverse effect of the medication?
1. A pounding frontal headache 2. Midsternal chest pain 3. Abdominal cramping 4. Vertigo