HESI Case Study Gerontology: Age-Related Risks questions with correct answers

Carl Rogers is a 67-year-old African American male with a 20-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. After a scheduled visit and an assessment at the healthcare provider's office (HCP's), Mr. Rogers is directly admitted to the medical unit with a stage II non-healing ulcer on his right heel. The nursing admissions paperwork is completed, and pain medication is administered. During his admissions assessment, Mr. Rogers is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and dehydration. correct answer The RN understands that which statement is accurate regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus in the aging client? correct answer The risk for coexisting diseases such as hypertension and stroke increases with aging Which information about the client is of most concern to the RN? correct answer C) Reports a new onset of blurry vision What other symptom(s) should the RN expect to find in a client with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy? correct answer A) Reports of floaters B) Loss of vision D) Difficulty with color perception The RN understands that which information is correct regarding the prescribed insulin? correct answer C) Glargine (lantus) does not have a peak interval What conditions, other than hypoerglyceia, might Mr. Rogers have? correct answer C) Ketonuria D) Osmotic diuresis E) Glycosuria In addition to the insulin, which of the following immediate measures would be indicated in the treatment of Mr. Rogers?