Exam 12: Metabolism

The nurse is preparing to teach a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus on the preferred area to self-inject insulin.On which area should the nurse focus,based on insulin absorption rates?

The nurse is caring for a client with Graves disease.When observing the facial features of the client (pictured below),the nurse notes that the client is exhibiting which associated sign of the disease?

The nurse is identifying risk factors for liver disease among individuals who visit the community health center.Which does the nurse recognize as factors contributing to increased risk among certain ethnic groups? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client with end-stage liver disease.Which alterations should the nurse anticipate with this client? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted for treatment of cirrhosis.The client is currently experiencing ascites,+3 pitting edema,and oliguria.Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse select as a priority for this client?

What nursing intervention should be used to decrease pruritus in clients with liver disease?

The nurse is finalizing a plan of care for a school-age client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.Which areas should the plan prioritize to achieve the maximum outcomes for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client recovering from a liver transplant necessitated by cirrhosis of the liver.Which postoperative outcome would be a priority for this client?

Which type of infection has been implicated in destruction of pancreatic beta cells and thus causes type 1 diabetes?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking calcium for the treatment of osteoporosis.Which statements will the nurse include when educating the client about this medication? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning care for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this client?

Which potential cause of type 2 diabetes influences insulin's ability to regulate glucose metabolism and uptake by the liver,skeletal muscles,and adipose tissue?

A nurse is conducting a health history on an older adult client.Which assessment finding indicates the client is at risk for osteoporosis?

The nurse is completing an assessment interview with an older adult client being seen for a yearly physical examination.Which client statement would indicate a possible diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

The nurse is providing teaching to a young adult who is at risk for early-onset osteoporosis.Which intervention should the nurse suggest?

For clients with a deficiency in any hormone,what client teaching is important for the nurse to provide?

When individuals engage in excessive alcohol consumption,which liver function is impacted,leading to subsequent liver damage?

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by which underlying pathophysiology?

The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old client with cerebral palsy and limited walking ability.The parents are very protective and perform most activities for the child.Which intervention is essential in promoting bone growth and reducing the risk of osteoporosis?

The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed calcitonin-human (Cibacalcin)nasal spray.Which teaching point should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?