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SCI 225 Week 16 Pathophysiology Final Exam Question 1 A patient with type 1 diabetes asks the nurse what causes polyuria. What is the nurse’s best response? The symptom of polyuria in diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by: a reduced ADH response caused by insulin deficiency. the loss of protein across the glomerular membrane. the production of ketones. increased glucose in the urine. The presence of glucose in the urine filtrate draws water into the tubules, causing an "osmotic diuresis." Qu...

NR 565 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 2024/25 What labs are used to diagnose Thyroid? - -TSH, total T4 and T3, free T4 and T3 Timeframe for re-check of labs after starting levothyroxine - -6-8 wks after starting therapy Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - -Face: Pale, puffy, expressionless Skin: Cold and dry Hair: Brittle and hair loss Heart rate and temp are lowered Complaints by patient: lethargy, fatigue, intolerance to cold Mentation may be impaired Thyroi...

Exam 1: Farley (2/5) Diabetes Complications Questions & Answers A+ Review 1 / 5 1. what % of patients with type 2 diabetes already have microvascular complications by the time fo their DM diagnosis 2. what is the major etiologic factor associated with the development of microvascular complications among patients with diabetes, according to previously published data 3. what % of patients with type 2 diabetes are affected by diabetic nephropathy 25% hyperglycemia 20% 4. Macrovas...

A patient is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse recognizes that which coping strategies used by the patient indicate problem-focused coping? SATA: - Including exercise in the daily routine - searching for information about diabetes - scheduling an appointment for a massage - enrolling for a diabetes education program - expressing concerns about diabetes with friends correct answers - Including exercise in the daily routine - searching for information about diabetes - enroll...

Question: Martin is a 41 y/o male who comes to the clinic with the following symptoms: fever, chills, and malaise. On physical exam, the NP notes that he has a new murmur that was not present at his last visit and is aware that he has a prosthetic valve. He also has splinter hemorrhages on his nails, and petechiae on his palate. Additional diagnostic criteria for Martin’s … diagnosis would include which of the following: Question: Hemoglobin A1C is the average glucose level of what length o...

SCI 225 Week 16 Pathophysiology Final Exam Proctored-Nightingale College. A patient with type 1 diabetes asks the nurse what causes polyuria. What is the nurse’s best response? The symptom of polyuria in diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by: a reduced ADH response caused by insulin deficiency. the loss of protein across the glomerular membrane. the production of ketones. increased glucose in the urine. The presence of glucose in the ...

CC2- Final Exam questions and answers latest top score. risk factors for diabetes - correct y hx obesity HTN smoking hx of gestational diabetes race/ethnicity age of 45 y.o or more HDL < 35 LDL > 250 type 1 diabetes - correct uction of beta cells = *no insulin production* onset is @ a young age genetic predisposition DKA can occur. (metabolic acidosis may occur) glycosuria can be present type 2 diabetes - correct in resistance (decreases sen...

A 45-year-old male sustained a crush-type injury with early soft tissue necrosis to the left foot. Radiographs are negative for fracture or dislocation. Which of the following tests would be most helpful for determining skin-flap viability? fluorescein dye study. distal plethysmography. segmental pressure gradients. indium scan. - Rationale: Fluorescein dye studies might not be routinely ordered, but of the available answer choices, this would provide the best information on soft tissue ...

Which of the following terms would be used to describe the serum of a patient with elevated levels of sodium and potassium in the serum? - Hypertonic Which of the following statements best describes the incidence of HIV infections around the world? - Despite major efforts around the world, cases and deaths from HIV have not been eliminated. Which of the following is the underlying cause of impetigo? - Staphylococcus or Streptococcus What predisposes a patient to otitis media? - a. Enlarge...

A patient with type 1 diabetes asks the nurse what causes polyuria. What is the nurse’s best response? The symptom of polyuria in diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by: a reduced ADH response caused by insulin deficiency. the loss of protein across the glomerular membrane. the production of ketones. increased glucose in the urine. The presence of glucose in the urine filtrate draws water into the tubules, causing an "osmotic diuresis." If a patient with diabetes has a...