What changes in diabetic therapy may be needed for a pt who has diabetic nephropathy?
a. fluid restriction
b. decreased activity level
c. decreased insulin dosages
d. increased caloric intake
Answer: c. decreased insulin dosages
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A) Prevents drug/solution incompatibilities B) Dilutes the medication for easier administration C) Decreases the drug's irritating effect D) Maintains the serum sodium level and pH balance
During the examination of the abdomen, a patient experiences right lower quadrant rebound tenderness. The nurse should do which additional assessment techniques for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Assess the Rovsing sign. B) Assess the psoas sign. C) Test for cutaneous hyperesthesia. D) Look for the obturator sign. E) Test for a fluid wave.
An older adult patient is being assessed for possible alcohol abuse. To best assess the patient's risk potential, the nurse asks
a. "Have you ever experienced a memory loss as a result of consuming alcohol?" b. "Would you drink to relax after a particu-larly stressful day?" c. "Do you ever drink when you are alone?" d. "How many alcoholic drinks do you con-sume each week?"
The client who is 1 hour postparacentesis is at risk for which of the following?
A. Hypovolemia B. Systemic vasoconstriction C. Increased intra-abdominal pressure D. Rebound hypertension and fluid retention