Exam 3: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level? Answer: The brain cannot store glucose therefore it needs a constant supply Q: Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator ...
Question:
Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level?
Answer:
The brain cannot store glucose therefore it needs a constant supply
Question:
Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator of blood sugar levels over a 3-month period
Answer:
7% A1C in labs would show the average of blood sugar average over a 3-
month time period and how it is managed
Question:
At diabetes conference and you're teaching staff about what you
learned...what info should you include?
Answer:
Diabetes unmanaged would instigate the development of cardiovascular
complications
, Question:
Elderly diabetic being taught about nutrition while taking antidiabetic
meds...pt comments needing additional teaching if they say
Answer:
they will stick to their diet except for on special occasions.
Question:
Home health nurse with 84 yr old who was just diagnosed with
diabetes...taking metformin...they ask about diet and exercise and the
following action would be priority?
Answer:
Contact physician regarding the most recent orders
Question:
Diagnosis of diabetes could be delayed because
Answer:
there are not visible symptoms and you can have the disease for a while
before you start displaying complications
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