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clmills979 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is teaching a pregnant patient who works as a cashier in a grocery store about varicose vein prevention. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?

a. Add vitamin C to diet.
b. March in place while standing at the counter.
c. Avoid tight support hose.
d. Wear supportive shoes.

Question 2

The nurse explains that the three cardinal signs of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) are __________, __________, and __________.

Fill in the blanks with correct word

kingfahad97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Varicose veins are enlarged and tortuous veins that are distorted in shape by accumulations of pooled blood. Treatment of varicose veins includes exercising the legs and feet periodically throughout the day, like marching in place while standing at the counter, elevating the legs whenever possible, and wearing support hose. Supportive shoes and vitamin C do not prevent venous congestion.

Answer to Question 2

polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria
polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia
polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia
polyphagia, polydipsia, polyuria
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia

The three Pspolydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuriaare the cardinal signs of diabetes.