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Question 1

The nurse identifies that a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is at risk for developing hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). Which health problem did the nurse identify in the patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
◦ Patient receiving antibiotics for a skin infection
◦ Patient receiving enteral supplements
◦ Patient prescribed prednisone
◦ Patient receiving NSAIDs
◦ Patient recovering from surgery

Question 2

While recovering from injuries obtained in a motor vehicle crash, a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus begins to demonstrate signs of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). What finding suggested to the nurse that the patient was developing DKA? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
◦ Ketones in the urine
◦ Capillary refill 5 seconds
◦ Nausea and vomiting
◦ Deep, rapid respirations
◦ Abdominal pain
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