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jenna1

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A child has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The nurse has taught the child the difference between insulin shock and diabetic hyperglycemia.
 
  The nurse knows that the child understood the teaching when the child states that the characteristics of diabetic hyperglycemia would be
  1. tremors and lethargy.
  2. hunger and hypertension.
  3. thirst and flushed skin.
  4. shakiness and pallor.

Question 2

The school nurse is planning a class about nutrition for pregnant teens, several of whom have been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. In order to increase iron absorption, the nurse would encourage the teens to consume more of what beverage?
 
  1. Gatorade
  2. Orange juice
  3. Milk
  4. Green tea


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vish98

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer:3
Rationale: Thirst and flushed skin are characteristic of diabetic hyperglycemia. Tremors,lethargy,hunger,shakiness,and pallor are characteristic of hypoglycemia.Hypert ension is not a sign associated with hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 2. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and juices, and is known to enhance the absorption of iron from meat and non-meat sources.


jenna1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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