Complex Med/Surg Exam 6 Reproductive, Endocrine, Connective Tissue questions with correct answers

Which clinical manifestations are most likely to be seen in a client with diabetes mellitus? - Answer Fatigue, Excessive thirst, Increased urine output The RN is teaching a client with diabetes mellitus about the diet to be followed for maintenance of the disease. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for further teaching? - Answer I should decrease the intake of foods rich in fiber The presence of which traits indicate that a client is at risk for metabolic syndrome? - Answer Body mass index (BMI) of 34, Serum triglycerides are 180 mg/dL, High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is 30 mg/dL The nurse suspects a client has developed diabetic ketoacidosis. Which parameters assessed in the client supports the nurse's conclusion? - Answer Arterial pH of 6.9, Ketonuria, Serum bicarbonate level of 12 The RN instructs a client to consume a glucose-containing carbohydrate beverage after 8 hours of fasting. Later, the nurse obtains the client's glucose levels at 1 hour and 2 hours postconsumption. Which diagnostic test is performed on this client? - Answer Oral glucose intolerance test