4. The nurse is assessing a 22-year-old patient experiencing the onset of symptoms of type 1 diabetes.
Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
a. "Are you anorexic?"
b. "Is your urine dark colored?"
c. "Have you lost weight lately?"
d. "Do you crave sugary drinks?" - Ans:✔✔-ANS: C
Weight loss occurs because the body is no longer able to absorb glucose and starts to break down
protein and fat for energy. The patient is thirsty but does not necessarily crave sugar-containing fluids.
Increased appetite is a classic symptom of type 1 diabetes. With the classic symptom of polyuria, urine
will be very dilute.
5. A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for a follow-up visit in the clinic several months from now.
Which test will the nurse schedule to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for the patient?
a. Urine dipstick for glucose
b. Oral glucose tolerance test
c. Fasting blood glucose level
d. Glycosylated hemoglobin level - Ans:✔✔-ANS: D
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