Answer to Question 1
ANS: B
Restriction of dietary protein to 0.8 g/kg of body weight per day is recommended for clients with microalbuminuria to delay progression to renal failure. The client's diet does not need to be decreased in carbohydrates, fats, or total calories.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
Renal dysfunction often occurs in the client with diabetes. Proteinuria is a result of renal dysfunction. Specific gravity is elevated with dehydration. Elevated capillary blood glucose levels and ketones in the urine are consistent with diabetes mellitus but are not specific to renal function.
Body plan of an echinoderm, as represented by a sea star.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Prevalence of diabetes in the world.
Building a Client Base Cont.
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations
Testing the client’s ability to feel vibrations, the knee