A patient recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) asks why she is experiencing increased thirst. Which explanation is most appropriate?
a. Diabetes results in a lack of protein ab-sorption that decreases amino acids and causes increased thirst.
b. High glucose levels in the blood pull cel-lular water into circulating volume and increase thirst.
c. Thirst results from the body's increased loss of fluids from frequent urination.
d. Diabetes causes large amount of fluid to shut to the pancreas, which dehydrates the body.
Question 2
Which action is most important for the nurse to take prior to ambulating the postsurgical patient for the first time?
a. Raise the head of the bed.
b. Dangle the patient's legs over side of bed.
c. Offer the patient some fluids.
d. Apply a gait belt to the patient.
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