A 61-year-old man who has achieved great success in the areas of business and community influence is frustrated that he has received a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
The man tells the nurse, "I'm not at all obese, so I don't see how this could have developed." When discussing the risk factors for diabetes, which of the following factors should the nurse identify? Select all that apply.
A) Age greater than 45 years
B) History of angina or myocardial infarction
C) High-stress lifestyle
D) Hypertension
E) Family history
A, D, E
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a. Inject air and auscultate for a "whoosh." b. Aspirate for gastric contents and measure pH. c. Ask the client if the tube can be felt in the stomach. d. Ask the health care provider to check the placement.
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a. herpes c. testicular cancer b. genital warts d. condyloma acuminatum
The use of which of the following is a means of ensuring the data collection is accurate and valid?
1. Standardized terminology 2. Tablets 3. Bar coding 4. Handheld devices