This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The clinic nurse assesses a client with diabetes during a checkup. The client also has ... (Read 107 times)

iveyjurea

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
on: Jun 25, 2018
The clinic nurse assesses a client with diabetes during a checkup. The client also has osteoarthritis (OA). The nurse notes the client's blood glucose readings have been elevated. What question by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  a. Are you compliant with following the diabetic diet?
  b. Have you been taking glucosamine supplements?
  c. How much exercise do you really get each week?
  d. You're still taking your diabetic medication, right?

Question 2

A nurse is working with a community group promoting healthy aging. What recommendation is best to help prevent osteoarthritis (OA)?
 
  a. Avoid contact sports.
  b. Get plenty of calcium.
  c. Lose weight if needed.
  d. Engage in weight-bearing exercise.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

xoxo123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
All of the topics are appropriate for a client whose blood glucose readings have been higher than usual. However, since this client also has OA, and glucosamine can increase blood glucose levels, the nurse should ask about its use. The other questions all have an element of nontherapeutic communication in them. Compliant is a word associated with negative images, and the client may deny being noncompliant. Asking how much exercise the client really gets is accusatory. Asking if the client takes his or her medications right? is patronizing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Obesity can lead to OA, and if the client is overweight, losing weight can help prevent OA or reduce symptoms once it occurs. Arthritis can be caused by contact sports, but this is less common than obesity. Calcium and weight-bearing exercise are both important for osteoporosis.


iveyjurea

  • Member
  • Posts: 555
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

olderstudent

  • Member
  • Posts: 339
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.

Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
A client is having an endoscopy performed by a physician who views the upper gastrointestinal intern A client is having an endoscopy performed by a physician who views the upper gastrointestinal intern
Differences between a Nurse Practitioner Differences between a Nurse Practitioner
Prevalence of Diabetes in the United States Based on Age and Sex Data from the American Diabetes ... Prevalence of Diabetes in the United States Based on Age and Sex Data from the American Diabetes ...
Removing the sheet from underneath the client. Removing the sheet from underneath the client.
Video: Interview with an Anorexic Woman (Part 1 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library