A patient has diabetes mellitus. A recent urinalysis showed increased amounts of protein. What therapy does the healthcare provider educate the patient that is specific to this disorder?
a. More frequent blood glucose monitoring
b. Moderate dietary sodium restriction
c. Treatment with an ACE inhibitor
d. Home blood pressure monitoring
Ans: c. Treatment with an ACE inhibitor
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a. Osteoporosis b. Osteoblastic activity c. Osteoclastic activity d. Bone resorption of calcium
The nurse is caring for a client who overdosed on acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) 24 hours ago. The nurse expects to note which of the following findings associated with an anticipated acid-base disturbance?
1. Disorientation and dyspnea 2. Drowsiness, headache, and tachypnea 3. Tachypnea, dizziness, and paresthesias 4. Decreased respiratory rate and depth, cardiac irregularities
In which position should the nurse place a child who is experiencing an anaphylactic shock reaction?
1. Trendelenburg position 2. Flat, with legs slightly elevated 3. High Fowler position 4. Reverse Trendelenburg position
The nurse works with older adult patients in a wellness-screening clinic on a weekly basis. Which of the following is the best statement made by the nurse to patients in the older adult age group?
a. "Your shoulder pain is normal for your age." b. "Regular exercise will maintain and strengthen your functional ability." c. "Don't worry about taking that combination of medications because your doctor has prescribed them." d. "Why don't you begin walking three to four kilometres per day, and we'll evaluate how you feel next week?"