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Author Question: A nurse reviews instructions for allopurinol (Zyloprim) with a client diagnosed with gout. The nurse ... (Read 133 times)

cookcarl

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse reviews instructions for allopurinol (Zyloprim) with a client diagnosed with gout. The nurse knows that the prescribed medication
 
  A) will block the excretion of uric acid.
  B) neutralizes uric acid.
  C) lowers the formation of uric acid.
  D) increases the excretion of uric acid.

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is demonstrating signs of hyperglycemia. What did the nurse assess in the patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Fatigue
  2. Dizziness
  3. Blurred vision
  4. Abdominal pain
  5. Excessive urination


Jossy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4,5
Rationale: Manifestations of hyperglycemia in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus include fatigue.


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