Exam 19: The Endocrine System

The home health nurse assesses signs of hypoglycemia in an older patient. Which factors could cause this phenomenon? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. What is the teaching priority for this patient?

An older male patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus wants to know if he can have an alcoholic drink. What information should the nurse provide about alcohol intake with diabetes? Select all that apply.

A 75-year-old patient is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and asks why it developed late in life. What is the nurse's best response?

The nurse teaches an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus how to manage their diabetes when becoming acutely ill with a cold or other infection. Which statements indicate that instruction has been effective? Select all that apply.