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A patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes would most likely present with which initial complaint? - ️️Nonhealing lesion A patient with type 2 diabetes, who is admitted with pneumonia, is most at risk for developing which acute complication associated with diabetes? - ️️Hyperosmolar hypergly...

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Exam Questions Correctly Answered
A patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes would most likely present with which initial complaint? - ✔
✔ Nonhealing lesion

A patient with type 2 diabetes, who is admitted with pneumonia, is most at risk for developing which
acute complication associated with diabetes? - ✔ ✔ Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)

After discussing prevention of diabetes complications with the nurse, the patient is correct when making
which statement? - ✔ ✔ "I should have an eye examination at least once every year for retinopathy
screening."

At which time would the nurse provide a snack or meal after administering a dose of NPH insulin at 8:00
a.m.? - ✔ ✔ 12:00 p.m.

For which factor would the nurse assess a pregnant patient to determine whether they have an
increased risk for gestational diabetes? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
- ✔ ✔ Obesity



Advanced maternal age



Family history of diabetes

For which other manifestation would the nurse assess if diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is suspected in a
patient who presents to the emergency department with generalized weakness, mild disorientation,
increased fruity breath odor, and a history of type 1 diabetes? - ✔ ✔ Kussmaul respirations

Match each macrovascular complication to the part of the body that is affected. - ✔ ✔ Vessels of the
eyes

Retinopathy



Vessels of the kidneys

Nephropathy

, Nerve endings

Neuropathy

Match the medication used to treat diabetic neuropathy with its mechanism of action. - ✔ ✔ Topical
cream that depletes pain-mediating chemicals in sensory neurons

Capsaicin



Increases levels of serotonin and norepinephrine to improve pain

Duloxetine



Antiseizure medication that decreases release of neurotransmitters

Gabapentin

Place in order the steps that a patient should follow to check a blood glucose level. - ✔ ✔ Wash and
dry hands completely.



Place the lancet in the device.



Use the lancet to puncture the side of the finger.



Place drop of blood on meter or strip as directed in the device instructions.



Record results.



Compare results with personal glucose goals.

The nurse would assess for initial clinical manifestations in which organ in a patient with type 1 diabetes
who presents to the emergency department with suspected hypoglycemia? - ✔ ✔ Brain

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