A monofilament test is used to determine a client's risk for ...

[kodithompson]

A monofilament test is used to determine a client's risk for which of the following complications of diabetes mellitus?
 
  A) diabetic ulcer of the foot
  B) diabetic retinopathy
  C) diabetic ketoacidosis
  D) arterial insufficiency of the lower extremities

Question 2

The nurse is planning a teaching session regarding gastrointestinal ulcers for the residents of an assisted living complex. Which concept should the nurse include in the presentation?
 
  1. Gastric ulcers are more common than duodenal ulcers.
  2. The first sign of a peptic ulcer may be serious gastrointestinal bleeding.
  3. A colonoscopy is the test used to diagnose the presence of a gastric ulcer.
  4. The individual having a peptic ulcer will most likely experience pain when hungry.

[adf223]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Duodenal ulcers are more common than gastric ulcers.

[kodithompson]

Excellent

[scottmt]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it