A healthcare professional advises a person with diabetes mellitus to have an annual eye exam. When the person asks why this is necessary, the professional states that retinopathy develops in patients with diabetes mellitus because of what reason?
a. Plaques of lipids develop in the retinal vessels.
b. Pressure in the retinal vessels increase as a result of increased osmotic pressure.
c. Ketones cause microaneurysms in the retinal vessels.
d. Retinal ischemia and red blood cell aggregation occur.
Ans: d. Retinal ischemia and red blood cell aggregation occur.
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a. remind patient of the need to wear the gown for convenience in care. b. confer with the patient for methods to ac-quire a larger gown. c. replace the torn gown with another. d. inform the charge nurse of the hostile be-havior.
Which housing arrangement would best address the family who wants to provide housing for an older family member who has a large degree of physical and cognitive independence and a desire to be closely involved with the family?
a. Dedicating the spare bedroom in the home to the family member b. A house at a senior retirement community c. A "granny" apartment in a separate part of the house d. Private room at a residential care facility
The nurse understands that enoxaparin is frequently used for:
a. treatment of postmyocardial infarction clients. b. prevention of strokes in middle-aged males. c. prophylaxis for DVT in clients undergoing hip replacements. d. preoperative medication for angiographic procedures.
The nurse is taking care of a client with frequent vomiting. During the episodes of vomiting, what can happen to the vital signs?
A) Respirations and blood pressure increase B) Pulse and respirations decrease C) Respirations and temperature increase D) Blood pressure and pulse decrease