Exam 12: Metabolism

A nurse is caring for a client who weighs 209 pounds and is 1.67 meters tall.The nurse calculates the body mass index (BMI)of this client as ________.Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

A nurse is working with a client who is attempting to lose weight.The client admits having difficulty being compliant with the diet prescribed by the healthcare provider.Which suggestion by the nurse might assist the client in being compliant with the prescribed diet?

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

The nurse is caring for an adult client who is admitted to the hospital with a possible hip fracture.Following the admission assessment,nurse determines that the client is obese.About which disorders should the nurse teach the client that are often associated with obesity? Select all that apply.

A client with liver disease presents to the hospital with severe ascites.When providing care for this client,which pathophysiologic principles regarding this diagnosis will the nurse take into account? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted for treatment of cirrhosis.The client is currently experiencing BP of 200/100 mmHg,+3 pitting edema,and shortness of breath.Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse select as a priority for this client?

The home health nurse is visiting a 3-month-old infant diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism who has been prescribed a daily dose of thyroxine.Due to digestive issues,the infant consumes soy formula and is at the 50th percentile for height and weight.Based on this data,which statement by the nurse to the mother is appropriate?

The nurse is discussing a new diet prescription with a client who is seeking help to lose weight.The client asks the nurse how to best balance the new diet.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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

A community health nurse is educating a group of adults about obesity and weight management.Which statements will the nurse include regarding upper body obesity? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning a teaching seminar for a group of young adult clients who are at risk for obesity.What statement should the nurse include in the program for this group?

The nurse is planning care for a female adult client who is high-risk for developing osteoporosis.Which interventions will decrease the client's risk of developing this health problem? Select all that apply.

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

After reviewing the population demographics for an urban community,the community health nurse determines that community members would benefit from teaching on types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus in children.Which information caused the nurse to come to this conclusion? Select all that apply.

The nurse is concerned that a client with potential hepatic failure is at risk for developing ascites.Which assessment finding supports the nurse's concern?

The nurse,teaching a class to a group of community members about the importance of weight loss in decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus,is asked why weight loss reduces the risk associated with the development of this health problem.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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 healthcare provider prescribes sitagliptin (Januvia)for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus.For which potential side effect should the nurse monitor in this client?

A multidisciplinary conference has concluded that focused on the care needs of an older school-age client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.On which areas should the team focus care to improve this client's long-term prognosis? Select all that apply.

A post-menopausal adult client is concerned about the development of osteoporosis and wants to begin preventative activities.Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?