An older client with diabetes mellitus is more likely to ...

[lilldybug07]

An older client with diabetes mellitus is more likely to experience hypoglycemic episodes if the client
 
  A) develops a urinary tract infection.
  B) skips a meal.
  C) takes snacks between meals and at bedtime.
  D) administers fast-acting insulin such as lispro (Humalog) before eating a meal.

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that an older patient is experiencing dysphagia. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Slurred speech
  2. Extreme lethargy
  3. Talking while eating
  4. Weak voice and cough
  5. Drooling saliva from the mouth

[xthemafja]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

1,2,4,5
Rationale: Slurred speech is a manifestation of dysphagia.

[lilldybug07]

Excellent

[debra928]

Gracias!