Author Question: Which genetic factor(s) increase(s) the risk of a person developing diabetes mellitus (DM)? (select ... (Read 85 times)

rayancarla1 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which genetic factor(s) increase(s) the risk of a person developing diabetes mellitus (DM)? (select all that apply.)

a. Number of relatives with DM
b. Body mass index (BMI)
c. Sedentary lifestyle
d. Genetic closeness of relatives with DM
e. Race

Question 2

The patient is returning to the unit with a wet long leg cast. To prevent damage to the wet cast, what action(s) should the nurse take? (select all that apply.)

a. Determine the cast material.
b. Prop the casted limb on a footboard and elevate it until the cast is dry.
c. Support the cast with the palms of the hands rather than holding it with the fin-gers.
d. Assess heat generated from the drying cast.
e. Explain that the cast has dried when it acquires a grayish color.

kbennett34 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, D, E
Genetic factors that increase the risk of developing diabetes include the number and genetic closeness of relatives with diabetes, as well as race. BMI and sedentary lifestyle are not genetic factors.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
Determining the cast material will inform the nurse of how quickly the cast can be expected to dry. The cast should be supported with the palms of the hands rather than holding it with the fin-gers. The heat of the drying cast should be evaluated to prevent skin irritation. A grayish color indicates that the cast is still wet.