Question Answered step-by-step Respond to the following questions.  Provide cited rationale for your answers.15. The nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of adults at a local community center about diabetes. Which of the following would the nurse include as associated with type 2 diabetes?A) Onset most common during adolescenceB) Insufficient insulin productionC) Less common than type 1 diabetesD) Little relation to prediabetes16. Which of the following would the nurse most likely assess in a client with diabetes who is experiencing autonomic neuropathy?A) Skeletal deformitiesB) ParesthesiasC) Erectile dysfunctionD) Soft tissue ulceration17. A client is admitted with the diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS) following steroids therapy. Which of the following symptoms are associated with HHNKS? Select all that apply.A) High blood pressureB) Extreme thirstC) BradycardiaD) Poor skin turgorE) AcidosisF) Hypoglycemia18. Which of the following assessment findings is most important in determining nursing care for a client with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS)?A) HypotensionB) Blood pH 7.38C) Mental changesD) Fever19. When the nurse inspects the feet of a diabetic, a tack is found sticking in the sole of one foot. The client denies feeling anything unusual in the foot. Which is the best rationale for this finding?A) In diabetes, the autonomic nerves are affected.B) Motor neuropathy causes muscles to weaken and atrophy.C) High blood sugar decreases blood circulation to nerves.D) Nephropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus.20. A type 2 diabetic is ordered metformin (Glucophage) as part of the management regime. Which is the best nursing explanation for the action of this drug in controlling glucose levels?A) Delays digestion of carbohydratesB) Helps tissues use insulin more efficientlyC) Stimulates insulin releaseD) Reduces the production of glucose by the liver21. The nurse is explaining glycosylated hemoglobin testing to a diabetic client. Which of the following provides the best reason for this order?A) Provides best information on the body’s ability to maintain normal blood functioningB) Best indicator for the nutritional state of the clientC) Is less costly than performing daily blood sugar testD) Reflects the amount of glucose stored in hemoglobin over past several months22. A recently widowed diabetic comments that blood sugar levels are running higher than usual. Which is the best response from the nurse?A) “People who eat alone tend to eat more.”B) “Cooking lower carbohydrate meals for one person is a challenge.”C) “This must be a stressful time for you.”D) “Quit checking your blood sugars for now.” Health Science Science Nursing BIO NUR112 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)

Question Answered step-by-step Respond to the following questions.  Provide cited rationale for your answers.15. The nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of adults at a local community center about diabetes. Which of the following would the nurse include as associated with type 2 diabetes?A) Onset most common during adolescenceB) Insufficient insulin productionC) Less common than type 1 diabetesD) Little relation to prediabetes16. Which of the following would the nurse most likely assess in a client with diabetes who is experiencing autonomic neuropathy?A) Skeletal deformitiesB) ParesthesiasC) Erectile dysfunctionD) Soft tissue ulceration17. A client is admitted with the diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS) following steroids therapy. Which of the following symptoms are associated with HHNKS? Select all that apply.A) High blood pressureB) Extreme thirstC) BradycardiaD) Poor skin turgorE) AcidosisF) Hypoglycemia18. Which of the following assessment findings is most important in determining nursing care for a client with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS)?A) HypotensionB) Blood pH 7.38C) Mental changesD) Fever19. When the nurse inspects the feet of a diabetic, a tack is found sticking in the sole of one foot. The client denies feeling anything unusual in the foot. Which is the best rationale for this finding?A) In diabetes, the autonomic nerves are affected.B) Motor neuropathy causes muscles to weaken and atrophy.C) High blood sugar decreases blood circulation to nerves.D) Nephropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus.20. A type 2 diabetic is ordered metformin (Glucophage) as part of the management regime. Which is the best nursing explanation for the action of this drug in controlling glucose levels?A) Delays digestion of carbohydratesB) Helps tissues use insulin more efficientlyC) Stimulates insulin releaseD) Reduces the production of glucose by the liver21. The nurse is explaining glycosylated hemoglobin testing to a diabetic client. Which of the following provides the best reason for this order?A) Provides best information on the body’s ability to maintain normal blood functioningB) Best indicator for the nutritional state of the clientC) Is less costly than performing daily blood sugar testD) Reflects the amount of glucose stored in hemoglobin over past several months22. A recently widowed diabetic comments that blood sugar levels are running higher than usual. Which is the best response from the nurse?A) “People who eat alone tend to eat more.”B) “Cooking lower carbohydrate meals for one person is a challenge.”C) “This must be a stressful time for you.”D) “Quit checking your blood sugars for now.” Health Science Science Nursing BIO NUR112 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)