Compare the two major types of diabetes mellitus
What will be an ideal response?
1 . The characteristics of type 1 include: the usual age of onset is childhood or young adulthood; body build is normal; plasma insulin is absent or low; ketoacidosis is a possible complication; response to insulin is normal; there is no response to oral antidiabetic drugs. 2 . The characteristics of type 2 include: the usual age of onset is middle age or later; the body build is overweight; plasma insulin is normal or high; hyperosmolar coma is a possible complication; the response to insulin is reduced; this type is responsive to oral antidiabetic drugs.
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Which of the following is not one of the content motivation theories?
a. Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory b. Alderfer's expectancy-relatedness growth theory c. Equity theory d. McClelland's manifest needs theory
Confusion or disorientation can result from a decrease in the oxygen supply to the brain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse planning care for a patient with diabetes insipidus will include: (Select all that apply.)
a. maintaining fluid therapy. b. conserving energy. c. supporting dietary choices to reduce di-arrhea. d. assessing for bradycardia. e. encouraging exercise to reduce weight.
When conducting medication teaching with a client, how can the nurse best describe the action of doxazosin (Cardura)?
1. It increases renal secretion of sodium. 2. It shrinks the size of the prostate. 3. It relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate. 4. It mobilizes excess fluid from the tissues.