Question 1

The nurse caring for an older adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus places importance on assessing the patient for:

Accepted Answer

A) painful nodules on the fingers and toes. 
B) reddened rash and brittle nails on the hands. 
C) heartburn and flatus after meals. 
D) skin temperature and hair growth pattern on the legs. 
A) painful nodules on the fingers and toes. 
B) reddened rash and brittle nails on the hands. 
C) heartburn and flatus after meals. 
D) skin temperature and hair growth pattern on the legs.

Question 2

The nurse teaches an older patient safety rules for exercising.What do these rules include? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Carry medical identification. 
B) Check blood glucose before exercising. 
C) Drink plenty of water. 
D) Have quick-acting glucose. 
E) Knowing signs of hyperglycemia. 
A) Carry medical identification. 
B) Check blood glucose before exercising. 
C) Drink plenty of water. 
D) Have quick-acting glucose. 
E) Knowing signs of hyperglycemia.

Question 3

A nurse is reviewing possible first-line medications for a new,older type 2 diabetic.What contraindication does the nurse identify for metformin (Glucophage)?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient drinks three to four alcoholic drinks/day 
B) Patient's parents both took insulin 
C) Creatinine 0.9 mg/dL 
D) Potassium 3.8 mEq/dL 
A) Patient drinks three to four alcoholic drinks/day 
B) Patient's parents both took insulin 
C) Creatinine 0.9 mg/dL 
D) Potassium 3.8 mEq/dL

The nurse caring for an older adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus places importance on assessing the patient for:

The nurse teaches an older patient safety rules for exercising.What do these rules include? (Select all that apply. )

A nurse is reviewing possible first-line medications for a new,older type 2 diabetic.What contraindication does the nurse identify for metformin (Glucophage)?

Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Sexuality and Aging

Pain

Infection

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

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Exam 23: Endocrine Function

The nurse caring for an older adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus places importance on assessing the patient for:

The nurse teaches an older patient safety rules for exercising.What do these rules include? (Select all that apply. )

A nurse is reviewing possible first-line medications for a new,older type 2 diabetic.What contraindication does the nurse identify for metformin (Glucophage)?

Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

Theories of Aging

Legal and Ethical Issues

Gerontologic Assessment

Cultural Influences

Family Influences

Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

Health Promotion and Illnessdisability Prevention

Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

Nutrition

Sleep and Activity

Safety

Sexuality and Aging

Pain

Infection

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

Cancer

Loss and End-Of-Life Issues

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Pharmacologic Management

Cardiovascular Function

Respiratory Function

Gastrointestinal Function

Musculoskeletal Function

Urinary Function

Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Integumentary Function

Sensory Function

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