NUR 325 Exam 2 Diabetes Questions

NUR 325 Exam 2 Diabetes Questions

• A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client with diabetes mellitus regarding proper

footcare. Which instructions is included in the plan?

• Soak feet in hot water
• Avoid using a mild soap on feet
• Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet but not between toes
• Always have a podiatrist cut your toenails; never cut them yourself

Answer

• Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet but not between toes

• 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?

• Polyuria
• Shakiness
• Blurred Vision
• Fruity breath odor

Answer

• Shakiness

• 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?

• Polyuria
• Diaphoresis
• Hypertension
• Increased pulse rate

Answer

• Polyuria

• The family of a bedridden client with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and chronic renal failure

calls a nurse to report the following symptoms 1 / 3

headache, polydipsia, and increased lethargy. Which question is most important to ask the family?

• "What is the client's urine output?"
• "What is the client's capillary blood glucose level?"
• " Has there been any changes in dietary intake?"

• "Have you increased the amount of fluids provided?"

Answer

• "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 Answer 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?

• 3-4 glucose tablets
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 cup of milk

• 1/2 cup regular soda or juice

• 15 jelly beans

Answer

• 3-4 glucose tablets

• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup regular soda or juice
• 15 jelly beans

• What is not a risk factor for impaired glucose regulation?
• Pregnancy
• Age extreme ( older adults, infants) 2 / 3

• Low socioeconomic status

• Alaska Native

Answer

• Low socioeconomic status

• Which disease processes are related to diabetes mellitus? (select all that apply)
• retinopathy
• neuropathy
• osteopathy
• nephropathy

• allelopathy

Answer

• retinopathy

• neuropathy
• nephropathy

• 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

• 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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