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A nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. For which signs indicative of
diabetes insipidus should the nurse assess the client? (Select all that apply.)
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Excessive thirst
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Increased blood glucose
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Dry mucous membranes
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Increased blood pressure
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Decreased serum osmolarity
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Decreased urine specific gravity 1
Excessive thirst
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Dry mucous membranes
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Decreased urine specific gravity
A nurse is caring for a client who has had type 1 diabetes for 25 years. The client states, "I have
been really bad for the last 15 years. I have not paid attention to my diet and have done little to
control my diabetes." What signs of common complications of diabetes might the nurse expect
to identify when assessing this client? (Select all that apply.)
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Leg ulcers
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Loss of visual acuity
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Thick, yellow toenails
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Increased growth of body hair
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Decreased sensation in the feet 1
Leg ulcers
2
Loss of visual acuity
3
Thick, yellow toenails
5
Decreased sensation in the feet
Which clinical indicator should the nurse identify as expected for a client with type 2 diabetes?
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Ketones in the blood but not in the urine.
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, Glucose in the urine but not hyperglycemia.
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Urine negative for ketones and hyperglycemia.
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Blood and urine positive for both glucose and ketones 3
Urine negative for ketones and hyperglycemia.
Which insulin should the nurse prepare for the emergency treatment of ketoacidosis?
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Glargine (Lantus)
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NPH insulin (Novolin N)
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Insulin aspart (NovoLog)
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Insulin detemir (Levemir) 3