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Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? Select

all that apply.
Selected  
Answers:
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and
creatinine
 
Rapid onset
 
More common in type 1 diabetes
Answers: Absent ketones
 
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and
creatinine
 
Rapid onset
Normal arterial pH level
 
More common in type 1 diabetes
 Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of diabetes mellitus?
Select all that apply.
Selected  
Answers:
Family history
 
Age greater of 45 years or older
 
Obesity
 
History of gestational diabetes
 
Hypertension
Answers:  
Family history
 
Age greater of 45 years or older
 
Obesity
 
History of gestational diabetes
 
 Hypertension
 Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following factors will cause hypoglycemia in a client with diabetes?
Select all that apply.
Selected  
Answers:
Client has not consumed sufficient calories.
 
Client has not consumed food and continues to take insulin or oral
antidiabetic medications.
 
Client has been exercising more than usual.
Answers:  
Client has not consumed sufficient calories.
 
Client has not consumed food and continues to take insulin or oral
antidiabetic medications.
Client has been sleeping excessively.
Client is experiencing effects of the aging process.
 
Client has been exercising more than usual.
 Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A patient is brought to the emergency department by the paramedics. The
patient is a type 2 diabetic and is experiencing HHS. The nurse should identify
what components of HHS? Select all that apply.
Selected  
Answers:
Hypernatremia
 
Hyperglycemia
 
Dehydration
 
Glycosuria
Answers:  
Hypernatremia
Leukocytosis
 
Hyperglycemia
 
Dehydration
 
 Glycosuria
 Question 5
0 out of 1 points
Julie is a 32-year-old client who has an appointment at the weight loss clinic
where you practice nursing. She has gained 55 lb in the last 3 years and is
concerned about developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Additionally, her
healthcare provider told her that she has metabolic syndrome, and although her
healthcare provider discussed that with her, she is asking the nurse to please
review it with her again. What are the conditions which contribute to developing
metabolic syndrome? Select all that apply.
Selected  
Answers:
All options are correct.
Answers:  
Abdominal obesity
All options are correct.
 
Elevated blood glucose levels
Low LDL
 
hypertension
 Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is an age-related change that may affect diabetes? Select
all that apply.
Selected  
Answers:
Taste changes
 
Decreased vision
 
Decreased renal function
Answers:  
Taste changes
 
Decreased vision
Increased bowel motility
 
Decreased renal function
Increased muscle mass
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