Exam 12: Metabolism

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

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.

An older client is diagnosed with disorders of fat metabolism, reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and a slightly elevated blood glucose level. When developing interventions for this client, the nurse considers that normal age-related changes in which endocrine organ are likely to contribute to reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?

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?

The nurse is assessing a school-age child who complains of severe itching, bruising easily, restlessness, and involuntary jerking of the hands. When considering these manifestations collectively, which organ or system should the nurse anticipate needing to assess further?

A client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has smoked for 30 years. When teaching the client on ways to optimize health outcomes, what should the nurse explain about the effects of smoking and diabetes?

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 client with Graves disease requests that the nurse explain the results of recent laboratory tests. Which results would the nurse anticipate discussing with the client? Select all that apply.

Health promotion and prevention related to type 1 diabetes should include

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 goal would be most appropriate to include in the nursing care plan of a client with type 2 diabetes?

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

After reviewing the population demographics for an urban community, the community health nurse determines that community members would benefit from teaching on type 2 diabetes mellitus in children. What findings support this nurse's conclusion? Select all that apply.