The nurse is performing an assessment of a 13-year-old boy with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following assessments would best indicate the presence of type 1 diabetes?
A) The parents report that their child had "a cold or flu" recently.
B) Checking the vital signs shows an elevated blood pressure.
C) The parents report that their son "can't drink enough water and is tired a lot."
D) Auscultation reveals Kussmaul breathing.
C
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A patient, an 85-year-old woman, is complaining about the fact that the bones in her face have become more noticeable. What explanation should the nurse give her?
a. Diets low in protein and high in carbohydrates may cause enhanced facial bones. b. Bones can become more noticeable if the person does not use a dermatologically approved moisturizer. c. More noticeable facial bones are probably due to a combination of factors related to aging, such as decreased elasticity, subcutaneous fat, and moisture in her skin. d. Facial skin becomes more elastic with age. This increased elasticity causes the skin to be more taught, drawing attention to the facial bones.
A patient tells the nurse that it seems like the only time she gets a cold is when she is under higher than normal stress. The reason for the patient having colds is because of
1. cortisol suppressing the immune system and decreasing T and B cell response. 2. an inadequate intake of nutrients during periods of stress. 3. lack of rest and sleep. 4. an increase in T and B cell production leading to an autoimmune response.
The nurse is assisting a client with swallowing difficulties to eat and should encourage the client to put how much food on the spoon at one time?
A. 1/4 tsp B. 1 tsp C. 1 tbs D. 3 tbs
Bella suffers from hypotension and bradycardia. She cannot endure cold temperatures, and her skin is very dry. She visits Dr. Solomon for a checkup. Upon examination, Dr. Solomon observes that Bella's face is round and puffy. After running a few tests, he discovers that there is a total absence of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4 in Bella's bloodstream. Based on the information provided in this scenario, with which of the following conditions is Dr. Solomon most likely to diagnose Bella?
A. Myxedema B. Toxic nodular goiter C. Agranulocytosis D. Cretinism