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NUR 325 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) EXAM 2 DIABETES QUESTIONS | GRADED A+ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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NUR 325 Exam 2 Diabetes Questions1. A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client with diabetes mellitus regarding proper
footcare. Which instructions is included in the plan?
A. Soak feet in hot water
B. Avoid using a mild soap on feet
C. Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet but not between toes
D. Always have a podiatrist cut your toenails; never cut them yourself
Answer
C. Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet but not between toes
2. A nurse teaches a client with diabetes mellitus about differentiating between hypoglycemia and
hyperglycemia.The client demonstrates an understanding of hypoglycemia by stating that the
glucose will be taken if which of the following symptoms develops?
A. Polyuria
B. Shakiness
C. Blurred Vision
D. Fruity breath odor
Answer
B. Shakiness
3. A nurse is monitoring a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus for signs of
complications. Which of the following, if exhibited in the client would indicate hyperglycemia
and warrant physician notification?
A. Polyuria
B. Diaphoresis
C. Hypertension
D. Increased pulse rate
Answer
A. Polyuria
4. 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 thefamily?
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?"
Answer
B. "What is the client's capillary blood glucose level?"
5. Diabetes - related retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases of adult blindness
True or False
Answer
TRUE
6. 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
Answer
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
7. 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
Answer
C. Low socioeconomic status
8. Which disease processes are related to diabetes mellitus? (select all that apply)
A. retinopathy
B. neuropathy
C. osteopathy
D. nephropathy
E. allelopathy
Answer
A. retinopathy
B. neuropathy
D. nephropathy
9. Characteristics of Type 2 Diabetes
Answer
-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
10. Characteristics ofType 1 Diabetes
Answer
- new diagnosis more common in children and adolescents
- most individuals are thin or normal weight
-require lifelong insulin replacement
-autoimmune disorder
-insulin deficiency
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