The nurse is caring for a 65 year old Black female patient with newly diagnosed diabetes who already has numerous complications. The following questions (13 – 16) pertain to this situation
From the information provided, which of the following is least likely true about this patient's situation and diabetes? a. she is typical for age, gender, and ethnic background
b. early diagnosis may have been difficult
c. she will exhibit increased urine output, excessive thirst, and hunger
d. she is likely to also have hypertension
C
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a. Obtaining baseline vital signs after the start of the procedure. b. Monitoring the extremity for neurocirculatory function. c. Keeping the patient on bed rest for the prescribed time. d. Administering an antihistamine medication to the patient.
In a dissertation or technical report, a copy of the data collection instrument would normally be included in which of the following sections?
A) Introduction B) Methods C) Appendix D) Bibliography
Sociologists define the family as a group of people:
a. with blood ties, adoption, guardianship, or marriage b. with a focus on perpetuating the species c. who are living together d. who have strong emotional ties
The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a patient taking antirejection medication following a heart transplant. Which of the following beverages should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid?
a. Cranberry juice b. Tomato juice c. Grapefruit juice d. Milk