A nurse is assessing an 82-year-old patient with diabetes. Based on the individual's age, the nurse should pay particular attention to the patient's
1. Skin elasticity.
2. Fingernails.
3. Toenails.
4. Feet.
ANS: 4
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A nurse cares for a client who has a family history of diabetes mellitus. The client states, "My father has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Will I develop this disease as well?" How should the nurse respond?
a. "Your risk of diabetes is higher than the general population, but it may not occur." b. "No genetic risk is associated with the development of type 1 diabetes mellitus." c. "The risk for becoming a diabetic is 50% because of how it is inherited." d. "Female children do not inherit diabetes mellitus, but male children will."
A client asks the nurse, "What's the purpose of a gall bladder anyway? My mom lived for many years without her gallbladder." Which information would be beneficial for the nurse to share with this client?
1. "You are right. We still don't know the function of the gallbladder." 2. "It stores bile until it is needed for digestion of fats." 3. "It destroys old red blood cells." 4. "It helps you digest carbohydrates by producing enzymes."
An older client who is hospitalized for a chronic health problem places a picture of a saint and a Bible on the bedside stand. What should the nurse recognize about these items? (Select all that apply.)
1. They are used to fill the void of loneliness. 2. They serve as a source of strength for the client. 3. They are to be respected as property of the client. 4. They indicate that the client's health status is dire. 5. They are to be respected as a part of the client's views.
A patient has suffered a muscle strain and is complaining of severe pain. The nurse knows that most pain can be relieved by what?
A) Dangling the involved part B) Applying cold packs C) Immobilizing the involved part D) Administering anti-inflammatories as prescribed