A client visits a diet center complaining of being overweight. She tells the nurse that she never had trouble with her weight before and that all the fat seems to be located in her abdomen. What signs should a nurse look for that would indicate the client may be taking glucocorticoids?

Q: Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a patient diagnosed with diabetic…

A: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious and sometimes fatal complication of diabetes mellitus that…

Q: A 85 year old male (160 lbs., 6') is seen by his general practitioner for a routine checkup and…

A: Prediabetes means elevated blood glucose levels that are not high enough to be categorized as…

Q: A 25-year-old female presents with the following body habitus. She complains of muscle weakness,…

A: The patient is an adult and has not taken the dinner. The blood glucose level indicates…

Q: A client with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus is asking about potential complications.…

A: Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune illness in which the body's immune system assaults…

Q: What data should the nurse collect when obtaining the patient’s health history? What physiologic…

A: Addison's disease is a disorder of the adrenal glands.

Q: A pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation is diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The…

A: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is…

Q: A patient is resistant to nutritional changes. What nutritional interventions can be implemented to…

A: Nutritional changes is difficult for the individual patient.  Reasons of a patient to resist the…

Q: A patient with type 2 diabetes wants to improve their blood glucose control through dietary…

A: The objective of the question is to identify the best dietary strategy for a patient with type 2…

Q: A common complication of Crohn's disease is: O The development of fissures, abscesses or fistulas…

A: A persistent inflammatory disorder, Crohn's disease. This affects the digestive system. It is well…

Q: Explain the role of the nurse in managing a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

A: The severe diabetic condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is characterized by…

Q: A client has been advised to include more complete protein in their diet. Which of the following…

A: Protein is very essential for body growth and development

Q: Insulin lispro was given to a client at 0700 by a night nurse who needed to leave early. At 0730 the…

A: Question.   Insulin lispro was given to a client at 0700 by a night nurse who needed to leave early.…

Q: CC:  My blood sugars have not been very good lately. I’m doing everything I am supposed to be doing…

A: Diabetes mellitus It is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by increased blood glucose or…

Q: Ms. Rodriguez, a 45-year-old woman, presents with persistent abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular…

A: The objective of this question is to develop a comprehensive assessment plan for a 45-year-old woman…

Q: A 35-year-old man was brought to the Accident and Emergency Department (A/E) by his wife with…

A: A 35-year-old man was brought to the Accident and Emergency Department (A/E) by his wife with…

Q: The pump can be programmed to deliver insulin similar to a healthy pancreas. Basal insulin can be…

A: It is crucial for the diabetes patients to keep their blood glucose levels with in safer limits, for…

Q: what nutritional assessment can nurses do for patients with gestational diabetes?

A: The objective of the question is to understand the nutritional assessment that nurses can perform…

Q: A)    Explain your understanding of Type 1 and 2 diabetes. B)    Why might Fatima's current…

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Q: A 46-year-old woman is experiencing fatigue and weight gain despite decreased food intake. Her hair…

A: Question. A 46-year-old woman is experiencing fatigue and weight gain despite decreased food…

Q: C:  My blood sugars have not been very good lately. I’m doing everything I am supposed to be doing…

A: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a…

Q: To help with the insomnia associated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy, the nurse will teach…

A: Nurses play an important role in the healthcare sector. They are involved in caring for and…

Q: List the characteristics of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.  Describe the typical personality…

A: Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which the person restrict himself from eating and this is…

Q: How can older adults avoid polypharmacy? What is the nurse’s role in preventing polypharmacy

A: Polypharmacy is the  use of more or multiple medication to treat different ailments in patients.

Q: A student with diabetes is in a class with an upcoming field trip. What is the appropriate protocol?…

A: Since the student is diabetic. He or she needed proper nursing care and medical care when needed.…

Q: What are the relevant findings in the case presentation?

A: Leukemia is a type of blood cancer in which the body's ability to fight the infection weakens.…

Q: DM is a 19-year-old suffering from anorexia nervosa. Her BMI is 17.9 kg/m2 and she has an intense…

A: ♦ANSWER♦ •Anoraxia Nervosa is an eating disorder in which clients have fear of gaining weight or…

Q: 10. When giving insulin with parental input, what do you need to document? a) Nurse calculated…

A: In this question asked about the insulin therapy.  As mentioned for answer of 10 , 11 and 12 .…

Q: CC:  My blood sugars have not been very good lately. I’m doing everything I am supposed to be doing…

A: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. There are two types of diabetes. They are type 1(insulindependent)…

Q: The nurse know that which of the following factors is most likely to cause diarrhea? Loss of…

A: Diarrhea is a common condition characterized by free, watery stools which will happen more…

Q: After teaching a diabetic patient about the symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, the nurse…

A: Hyperglycemia manifested by dehydration.