NUR 170 Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Exam 3
Question:
What is neuropathy?
Answer:
Pain, tingling, numbness in peripheries
Question:
Patients with neuropathy are at an increased risk for _______?
Answer:
Injury to feet
Question:
How should patients with neuropathy prevent injury to the feet?
Answer:
-Wear shoes all the time -Shoes should not be too tight -Change shoes every other day 1 / 4
-Change socks daily -Inspect feet daily -Trim nails straight across -Do not soak feet
Question:
How should you prevent nephropathy?
Answer:
-Control BS -Control HTN -Stop smoking -Prevent UTI's Avoid contrast dies -Avoid Nephrotoxic drugs
Question:
If protein/albumin is present in a patient with nephropathy, what should be done?
Answer:
Decrease protein intake
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Question:
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain protein?
Answer:
15-20%
Question:
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain carbohydrates?
Answer:
45%
Question:
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain fats?
Answer:
20-35%
Question:
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain sugar?
Answer:
0%
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Question:
How many non- nutritive sweeteners can a diabetic have?
Answer:
Unlimited
Question:
How many grams of fiber can a diabetic have?
Answer:
25g for women 38g for men
Question:
How much alcohol should a diabetic have?
Answer:
- for women
- for men
Question:
What are common "DO's" for diabetics exercising?
Answer:
-Eat carbs before exercising
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