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Pineappleeh

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After the patient's test results are in, the physician orders Lantus insulin 20 units each a.m. for this woman. What does this tell you about this patient?
 
  a. her blood sugars have been elevated for quite some time
  b. she has Type II diabetes
  c. she is in the beginning stages of renal failure
  d. none of the above

Question 2

The nurse is completing a heritage assessment with an older patient from a non-English-speaking culture. Which question would not be a part of this assessment?
 
  1. Where was your mother born?
  2. Did you live in an extended family?
  3. Where did your father go to school?
  4. Do you belong to a religious institution?



nicoleclaire22

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The question Where was your mother born? is a question asked when completing a heritage assessment.



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