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A diabetes nurse is teaching an older adult patient who has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about the importance of foot care. To reduce this patient's risk of developing a diabetic foot ulcer, what practice should the nurse teach?
 
  A) The correct technique for soaking the feet in Epsom salts each evening
  B) Technique for daily inspection of all of the surfaces of both feet
  C) The correct placement of pillows to prevent the feet from being placed in a dependent position
  D) Exercises that can be used to promote circulation in the patient's feet

Question 2

A patient with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has been vigilant about glycemic control since being diagnosed and has committed to increasing her knowledge about the disease.
 
  To reduce her risk of developing diabetic nephropathy in the future, this patient should combine glycemic control with what other preventative measure?
  A) Vigorous physical activity at least three times weekly
  B) Maintenance of a low-sodium, low-protein diet
  C) Maintenance of healthy blood pressure and prompt treatment of hypertension
  D) Subcutaneous injection of 5,000 units of heparin twice daily



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Ashley I

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C




folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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