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This NUR 257 Chronic Exam 3 Study Guide provides 45 practice questions with answers to help students prepare for Exam 3 in NUR 257: Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness at Galen College of Nursing. The resource focuses on major concepts commonly covered in the course, including diabetes management, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory conditions, neurological disorders, chronic disease management, geriatric nursing, medication safety, patient education, and evidence-based nursing interventions.

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need for further teaching?

a.“I will eat the same amount and quality of food every day”
b “Eating meals and snacks at the same time every day is
important”
c.“I should stick to the food allowed on my diet except for
special occasions”™
d. “I will consult with a dietician for meal planningand
preparation”

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who is newly dlagnosed with' dlabetes mellitus (type 2) and
has been prescribed metformin. The client still has’ _‘_' f,j‘."‘_"‘
questions regarding diet and exercise. Which of eSO
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