The nurse is assessing a patient who is a Native American. For which health problem should the nurse assess the patient?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Hypertension
D. Eye disorders
Answer: B
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1. Survey the patient's room for possible latex-containing items. 2. Ask if the patient is experiencing any difficulty breathing. 3. Alert the patient's health care provider concerning the symptoms. 4. Collect a detailed history from the patient regarding the allergy.
During a routine medical examination of a 12-year-old client, the nurse notices that the
client's fasting sugar level is above 160mg/dL. After further evaluation, the client is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type What will be an ideal response?
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client being treated with medication and psychotherapy for schizophrenia. What should the nurse address with the client prior to discharge?
1. The client smokes 1–3 cigarettes per day. 2. The client drinks 1–3 beers before bedtime per day. 3. The client likes to eat grapefruit for breakfast. 4. The client drinks 1–3 caffeinated sodas per day.
A client is prescribed an H2-receptor antagonist. The nurse teaches this client that the purpose of the drug is to:
1. reduce gastric acid secretion in the stomach. 2. prevent the vasodilating effects of histamine. 3. alleviate nasal allergy symptoms. 4. prevent the release of histamine from MAST cells.