A client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed ...

[WWatsford]

A client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed acarbose (Precose). Which of the following is an indication that this medication is effective?
 
  1. Lower blood glucose level after a meal
  2. Higher blood glucose level in the morning
  3. Higher blood glucose level after a meal
  4. Increase in urine output

Question 2

When a client is brought from the surgical suite to the postanesthesia care unit, the nurse will conduct a rapid head-to-toe visual assessment. Which of the following statuses will be assessed during the initial assessment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Surgical site
  2. Vital signs
  3. Respiratory stability
  4. Circulatory stability
  5. Range of motion of lower extremities
  6. Bowel sounds

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Answer to Question 1

1
Acarbose (Precose) is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that reduces the postprandial glucose levels by slowing the enzymes needed to digest carbohydrates. This medication will not cause a higher blood glucose level in the morning, a higher blood glucose level after a meal, nor an increase in urine output.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
When a client is admitted to the postanesthesia care unit, the initial head-to-toe assessment includes surgical site, vital signs, respiratory stability, and circulatory stability. Range of motion of the lower extremities and bowel sounds are not a part of the initial head-to-toe assessment.

[WWatsford]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[juliaf]

Excellent