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Week 7 EAQ

WEek 7

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Which complication of diabetes can be treated with hyperbaric oxygen? diabetic foot ulcers
Who can serve as a health care proxy? Anyone the patient chooses
The nurse would encourage a patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to limit intake of which foods to help reduce the percent of fat in the diet? Cheese
Which is an insulin--dependent diabetes? Juvenile-onset diabetes
Which hormone regulates the normal blood glucose level in the body? insulin
Which medication is categorized as a starch blocker? Miglitol
Which is a symptom of autonomic neuropathy? Gastroparesis
Which symptoms may be observed in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? Select all that apply? 1. Lethargy 4. Soft and sunken eyes 5. Sweet fruity odor of breath
Which intervention will be beneficial for a patient with a blood glucose level of 250 mg/dL who is receiving treatment for hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome? Administering IV fluids containing glucose
Which assessment parameter would the nurse review to determine how well a patient's diabetes mellitus has been controlled over the past two to three months? Glycosylated hemoglobin
After admitting a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) to the emergency department, which nursing intervention is a priority? Establish IV access
Which drug is used for treating neurogenic bladder? Bethanechol
Which instruction, in relation to meal times, would the nurse give to a patient who is prescribed lispro? Take it within 15 minutes of mealtime.
Which treatment is useful in decreasing the serum ketone level in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis? Insulin therapy
Which complication of diabetes mellitus can be monitored by fundus photography? Retinopathy
A patient admitted with type 2 diabetes asks the nurse what "type 2" means, Which response by the nurse is accurate? "With type 2 diabetes, insulin secretion is decreased and insulin resistance is increased"
Which tissue has specific receptors for insulin and is considered an insulin-dependent tissue? Adipose tissue
Which blood glucose level indicates hyperglycemia? 200 to 250 mg/dL
A patients blood glucose level before breakfast is 324 mg/ dL. The nurse reviews the electronic medical record and notes that the patient receives a high dose of insulin each evening at bedtime. The nurse suspects that the patient's hyperglycemia is most Somogyi effect
Which condition may be observed due to incorrect fluid replacement with hypotonic fluids in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis? Cerebral edema
Which risk factor is associated with macrovascular complications of diabetes mellitus? Obesity
Which statements made by the nurse to a patient newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes would be included in a teaching plan? Select all that apply. 1. You should decrease your dietary sugar intake, 2, I will teach you how to self-administer your insulin. 3. You should monitor your blood sugar as prescribed.
Which goal of the treatment plan for a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) would be the initial focus? Rehydration through IV fluid replacement
A patient with type 2 diabetes who takes oral hypoglycemics at home is admitted to the hospital with an infection and asks why insulin injections have been prescribed Which explanation would the nurse provide? The infection increases the glucose level, resulting in a need for more insulin.
Which findings are associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply. 1 Excessive thirst 2. Frequent urination 3. unexplained weight loss
A college student, newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, has a headache, changes in vision, and is anxious but does not have the portal blood glucose monitor with him or her. Which action would the campus nurse advise the patient to take? Eat 15 g of simple carbohydrates
A patient diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has had elevated blood sugar readings each morning for the past four days. Which intervention by the nurse would be performed initially? Check the patient's blood sugar at 0300
Which is an insulin-dependent tissue? Skeletal muscle
Created by: Brandi Sizemore
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