While assessing an obese resident in a long-term care facility, ...

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While assessing an obese resident in a long-term care facility, the nurse finds a red, moist rash under the patient's breasts, in the axilla, and in the inguinal fold.
 
  Based on this assessment, the nurse reports to the charge nurse that the resident probably has which type of infection?
  a. A fungal infection
  b. A bacterial infection
  c. An allergic reaction
  d. Contact dermatitis

Question 2

Which requirement(s) is/are part of the criteria for tight control of hyperglycemia? (select all that apply.)
 
  a. Perform glucose testing twice daily.
  b. Administer insulin injections three times a day based on glucometer readings.
  c. Maintain fasting glucose within normal limits.
  d. Maintain normal weight for height and age.
  e. Maintain cholesterol within normal limits.

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Answer to Question 1

A
Fungal infections thrive in warm, moist environments and most frequently affect the skin.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D, E
Patients attempting tight control follow an intensive therapy plan of blood glucose testing and insulin injections, three or more times a day, or they use an insulin pump. Maintaining a normal fasting glucose, weight for height and age, and cholesterol helps establish tight control of hyperglycemia.