A male client with type 1 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse about taking an oral antidiabetic agent. Nurse Jack explains that these medications are only effective if the client:
a. prefers to take insulin orally.
b. has type 2 diabetes.
c. has type 1 diabetes.
d. is pregnant and has type 2 diabetes.
Ans: b. has type 2 diabetes.
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1. Diabetes is most prevalent in the Caucasian community. 2. Hispanic patients have a greater incidence of obesity. 3. African-American patients have a lower incidence of hypertension. 4. Caucasians are more likely than African Americans to have limitations with ADLs when chronically ill.
The nurse is caring for a client who has just completed a colonoscopy. What serious complication should the nurse be monitoring for in the recovery room?
a. cramping c. hemorrhage b. blood in stool d. excessive gas
Max is to take 25 mL of a medication. However, he will be using a teaspoon at home. This dose will be
________ tsp. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is interviewing clients in their third trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following client complaints would be expected? (Select all that apply.)
A. Her chest circumference has increased by 5 cm during the pregnancy. B. She has a widened subcostal angle. C. She is using thoracic breathing. D. She has a respiratory rate of 30 E. She has a productive cough.