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cdr_15

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The priority goal for older clients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is
 
  A) maintenance of proper glycemic control.
  B) yearly eye examinations.
  C) keeping appointments with podiatrists for foot care.
  D) recognizing the symptoms of myocardial infarction and knowing the correct action to take.

Question 2

How should the nurse instruct an older patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about heartburn?
 
  1. It improves when lying flat or bending over.
  2. It is unaffected by the size of meals eaten or the types of food.
  3. It will not put the older patient at increased risk for esophageal cancer.
  4. It may cause severe chest pain that causes the patient to fear a heart attack.



l.stuut

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Heartburn will become worse when lying flat or bending over.



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