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kellyjaisingh · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A 36-year-old woman had diabetes diagnosed at a free health-screening program at a large employer. Which of the following should be emphasized by the nurse when helping the woman make an appointment at the diabetic clinic for follow-up testing and treatme

a. Bring a food diary of everything you've eaten for one week with you to the appointment to help with future meal planning.
b. It's really not that hard to learn how to inject insulin, and it really doesn't hurt.
c. Please encourage all your family members, including your parents, to be tested for diabetes as well.
d. They'll teach you how to manage your meals and medications to stay healthy.

Question 2

A woman with two young children is debating if she should try to work using child care or stay at home and care for her children. Based on the current trends, which decision is she most likely to make?

a. Enter the work force
b. Invite a relative to live with them to care for the children
c. Negotiate with her husband so he stays home with the children
d. Stay home with the children

allisonblackmore · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Although the nurse might make any of these comments, it is particularly important that the rest of the family also get tested. Any problem that affects one or more family members probably affects other family members and the family as a whole. Commonalities in risk factors and diseases shared by family members can lead to case finding within the family. Because families often choose similar foods and engage in similar lifestyle behaviors, they all are at similar risk for problems such as diabetes. The earlier the diagnosis and treatment, the more likely it is that secondary problems can be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Sixty-two percent of women with young children (younger than 6 years) work outside the home. Thus, it is most likely the woman will enter the workforce based on current trends. A working woman is less likely to have a spouse or partner to help with the home and children. Even when a spouse or partner is present, the burdens of housework and child care usually fall more heavily on women, regardless of ethnicity.