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NUR 325 EXAM 2: DIABETES QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ,A COMPLETE SOLUTION THAT COVERS 2024/2025 BEST
EXAM RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
The family of a bedridden client with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and chronic renal failure calls
a nurse to report the following symptoms: headache, polydipsia, and increased lethargy.
Which question is most important to ask the family?
A. "What is the client's urine output?"
B. "What is the client's capillary blood glucose level?"
C. " Has there been any changes in dietary intake?"
D. "Have you increased the amount of fluids provided?" - CORRECT ANSWERS B. "What is
the client's capillary blood glucose level?"
Diabetes - related retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases of adult blindness
True or False - CORRECT ANSWERS TRUE
An alert and oriented client has a blood glucose of 56 mg/dL following the 15/15 rule what
would be appropriate to give the client?
A. 3-4 glucose tablets
B. 1 tablespoon of honey
C. 1 cup of milk
D. 1/2 cup regular soda or juice
E. 15 jelly beans - CORRECT ANSWERS A. 3-4 glucose tablets
B. 1 tablespoon of honey
C. 1 cup of milk
D. 1/2 cup regular soda or juice
E. 15 jelly beans
What is not a risk factor for impaired glucose regulation?
A. Pregnancy
B. Age extreme ( older adults, infants)
C. Low socioeconomic status
D. Alaska Native - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Low socioeconomic status
,NUR 325 EXAM 2: DIABETES QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ,A COMPLETE SOLUTION THAT COVERS 2024/2025 BEST
EXAM RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
Which disease processes are related to diabetes mellitus? (select all that apply)
A. retinopathy
B. neuropathy
C. osteopathy
D. nephropathy
E. allelopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS A. retinopathy
B. neuropathy
D. nephropathy
Characteristics of Type 2 Diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS -becoming more common in
children and adolescents
- insulin resistance
- can be managed with diet/ exercise, oral medication, and or insulin therapy
- most individuals are overweight or obese
- most common type of diabetes
Characteristics of Type 1 Diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS - new diagnosis more common in
children and adolescents
- most individuals are thin or normal weight
-require lifelong insulin replacement
-autoimmune disorder
-insulin deficiency
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I'll wear sandals in warm weather"
B. "I'll put lotion between my toes after drying my feet."
C. "I'll check my feet everyday for sores and bruises."
D. " I'll soak my feet in cool water everynight before I go to bed" - CORRECT ANSWERS C.
"I'll check my feet everyday for sores and bruises."
, NUR 325 EXAM 2: DIABETES QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ,A COMPLETE SOLUTION THAT COVERS 2024/2025 BEST
EXAM RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
The client should check his feet daily to monitor for any problems and observe any other
changes before they become serious. He can use a hand mirror to examine areas that are
difficult for him to see.
A client who has Type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse, "Why did I develop diabetes?"
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "Your body is destroying the cells that secrete insulin"
B. " Your body has insulin resistance and decreases insulin secretion"
C. "An infection in your pancreas destroyed the cells that make insulin"
D. " Your kidneys are not able to reabsorb water which leads to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" -
CORRECT ANSWERS B. " Your body has insulin resistance and decreases insulin secretion"
A client genetically susceptible can develop Type 2 DM when obesity and physical inactivity
lead to insulin resistance at cells as well as ↓ secretion of insulin by pancreatic beta-cells.
A nurse is teaching about self-monitoring to a client who has Type 1 DM. Which of the
following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. " I will check my urine once a day for ketones"
B. " I will notify my provider if per-meal glucose is 120 mg/dL"
C. " I will check my blood glucose every 4 hours when I am sick"
D. " I will check blood glucose every 5 minutes when lightheaded" - CORRECT ANSWERS C. "
I will check my blood glucose every 4 hours when I am sick"
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has DM about preventing the long-term
complications or retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include?
A. Have and eye examination once per year
B. Examine your feet carefully everyday
C. Wear compression stockings daily
D. Maintain stable blood glucose levels - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Maintain stable blood
glucose levels
A nurse is assessing a client who has DM. Which of the following findings is a manifestation
of hypoglycemia?
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