When caring for a patient in a cast, you should observe CMET. Define CMET.
What will be an ideal response?
C = color
M = motion
E = edema
T = temperature
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Juan is a 44-year-old who works in a warehouse. He is 5?8?, weighs 185 pounds, and has a waist circumference of 41?. At his last visit to the health clinic, Juan's blood pressure was 140/60 mm Hg
Shortly after having a series of blood tests, his physician called him in to talk about the results. Juan had a fasting plasma glucose level of 107 mg/dL, an HDL level of 37 mg/dL, and a serum triglyceride level of 210 mg/dL. What condition is Juan likely presenting with? What are the spectrum of physiological abnormalities that occur with this disorder? What is the significance of Juan's waist diameter? How is truncal obesity hypothesized to increase insulin resistance in the body? In type 1 diabetes, there are hypoinsulinemia and hyperglycemia. In type 2 diabetes, it is common to see hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia. Why do the differences exist?
The nurse in the outpatient clinic has obtained health histories for these new patients. Which patient may need referral for genetic testing?
a. 35-year-old patient whose maternal grandparents died after strokes at ages 90 and 96 b. 18-year-old patient with a positive pregnancy test whose first child has cerebral palsy c. 34-year-old patient who has a sibling with newly diagnosed polycystic kidney disease d. 50-year-old patient with a history of cigarette smoking who is complaining of dyspnea
A pt asks the nurse how insulin injection site rotation should be accomplished. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "rotation within one site is preferred to avoid changes in insulin absorption" b. "change rotation sites after a week or two to avoid lipohypertrophy" c. "rotation from site to site each day is best for the best insulin absorption" d. "always rotate insulin injection sites within 4-5 inches from the umbilicus"
The client takes ginkgo biloba at home for memory impairment. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching by the nurse has been effective?
1. "I can't take any other medication with ginkgo biloba." 2. "I need to be on a low-fat diet while I am taking ginkgo biloba." 3. "Ginkgo biloba will keep me from developing Alzheimer disease." 4. "I can have increased bleeding if I have to take an anticoagulant drug."