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NUR 257 Chronic Exam 3 Actual Exam
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An older adult who is a non-Hispanic Caucasian has a fasting
blood sugar level above 130 mg/dL. Which client assessment
does the nurse use to confirm a high risk for diabetes mellitus in
the client?
68 years of age
Which factor is commonly associated with the development of
cardiovascular comorbidities for those diagnosed with type 2?
Alcohol use
The nurse assists an older adult man who diagnosed with type 2
diabetes mellitus to improve his glucose control. Which of the
following instructions does the nurse give to this individual
when he plans to walk more than usual in 1 day?
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Monitor blood glucose levels before and after walk.
An older adult man diagnosed with diabetes mellitus complains
to the nurse that his feet feel like they are burning. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse recommend to this
older adult to reduce his discomfort?
Wear well-fitting shoes
The nurse recognizes which of the following signs and
symptoms as an indication of hypothyroidism in an older adult?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Decrease in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and
thyroxine (T4)
B. Heat intolerance
C. Gait disturbances
D. Palpitations
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E. Decline in cognitive function
CDE
When teaching a client about foods that do not increase blood
glucose, which should the nurse include?
Broccoli
Which laboratory results are goals for reducing a person's risk
for diabetes and heart disease?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) over 35 mg/dL
The nurse teaches an older adult diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus and prescribed metoprolol to recognize early clinical
indicators of hypoglycemia. Which clinical indicators of
hypoglycemia does the nurse include in client teaching as the
indicators this man is most likely to detect? (Select all that
apply.)
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A. Confusion
B. Anxiety
C. Dizziness
D. Diaphoresis
E. Impaired vision
F. Tachycardia
BDF
Which is the best goal when planning nursing care for an older
client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus?
Facilitate self-management.
NUR 257 Chronic Exam 3 Actual Exam
Questions And Answers Practice Questions with
Solutions Newest 2026-2027 | Already Graded A+
An older adult who is a non-Hispanic Caucasian has a fasting
blood sugar level above 130 mg/dL. Which client assessment
does the nurse use to confirm a high risk for diabetes mellitus in
the client?
68 years of age
Which factor is commonly associated with the development of
cardiovascular comorbidities for those diagnosed with type 2?
Alcohol use
The nurse assists an older adult man who diagnosed with type 2
diabetes mellitus to improve his glucose control. Which of the
following instructions does the nurse give to this individual
when he plans to walk more than usual in 1 day?
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Monitor blood glucose levels before and after walk.
An older adult man diagnosed with diabetes mellitus complains
to the nurse that his feet feel like they are burning. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse recommend to this
older adult to reduce his discomfort?
Wear well-fitting shoes
The nurse recognizes which of the following signs and
symptoms as an indication of hypothyroidism in an older adult?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Decrease in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and
thyroxine (T4)
B. Heat intolerance
C. Gait disturbances
D. Palpitations
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E. Decline in cognitive function
CDE
When teaching a client about foods that do not increase blood
glucose, which should the nurse include?
Broccoli
Which laboratory results are goals for reducing a person's risk
for diabetes and heart disease?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) over 35 mg/dL
The nurse teaches an older adult diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus and prescribed metoprolol to recognize early clinical
indicators of hypoglycemia. Which clinical indicators of
hypoglycemia does the nurse include in client teaching as the
indicators this man is most likely to detect? (Select all that
apply.)
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A. Confusion
B. Anxiety
C. Dizziness
D. Diaphoresis
E. Impaired vision
F. Tachycardia
BDF
Which is the best goal when planning nursing care for an older
client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus?
Facilitate self-management.
