Exam 17: Diabetes Mellitus

An older male adult with diabetes mellitus complains to the nurse that his feet feel like they are burning. What should the nurse recommend to this older adult to improve his discomfort?

The nurse assists an older male adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve his glucose control. What does the nurse instruct this individual to do when he plans to walk more than usual in one day?

Which of the following is a true statement about diabetes mellitus?

Gerontological nurses have an important educational role in the treatment of diabetes, and must advocate for and encourage older adults to obtain care that can delay or minimize complications. Hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome is a metabolic complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). What signs should the nurse be aware of when planning care for an older adult who has DM and may develop this syndrome?

Which one of the following is the most important goal when planning nursing care for an older patient with diabetes mellitus?

An older female adult who has diabetes mellitus takes glipizide (Glucotrol) and tells the nurse that her blood sugars have been higher than normal since she began using a vaginal cream for hot flashes. Which one of the following interventions is the best one for the nurse to implement?

An older adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus has a sensory impairment and unstable blood sugars. Which alteration in sensory function does the nurse address in the plan of care for stabilizing his blood sugar?

An older male adult comes to a primary care setting, and his reason for seeking health care is to get a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra). Which laboratory report can help to explain why this individual needs sildenafil?

Which comorbidity commonly associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus enhances the development of the microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus?

Which of the following laboratory results is a goal for reducing a person's risk for diabetes and heart disease?