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ETearle · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

The nurse is explaining to a client with diabetes how he will know when his diabetes is controlled. Which of the following is an accurate statement to use as a teaching point?

A) You will feel well when your diabetes is controlled.
B) You will maintain a weight that is heavier than that before diagnosis.
C) Your blood glucose level will stay within 50 to 100 mg/dL.
D) Your blood tests will reveal that the diabetes is cured.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected client. What
opportunistic infection in the client can be documented as fungal infection?

A) Tuberculosis
B) Toxoplasmosis
C) Cryptococcosis
D) Herpes zoster

jliusyl · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Clients must understand that diabetes is never cured. It is considered controlled or managed when the following conditions exist: (1) the person feels well, (2) the person maintains normal weight on a balanced diet, and (3) the person's blood glucose level stays within 70 to 140 mg/ dL (normal).

Answer to Question 2

C