Author Question: While conducting a health interview the nurse suspects an older patient might be experiencing ... (Read 164 times)

chandani · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

While conducting a health interview the nurse suspects an older patient might be experiencing diabetes. What comment did the patient make that could indicate this diagnosis?

1. I sometimes have muscle aches in my upper legs at night.
2. I feel a bit tired by midafternoon and take a 30-minute nap most days.
3. I've been experiencing blurred vision frequently during the past month.
4. I'm slightly winded when I walk up a flight of stairs but it passes quickly.

Question 2

A woman approaching menopause is concerned about managing the symptoms. She is interested in oral hormone replacement therapy. Which of the following statement may be included in her teaching plans?

A) Estrogen is cardioprotective for women.
B) Hormone replacement therapy is associated with a reduced incidence of breast cancer and pulmonary embolism.
C) Hormone replacement therapy is linked to higher rates of deep vein thrombosis and colorectal cancer.
D) Hormone replacement therapy is useful for women who are at an increased risk for the development of osteoporosis.

Christopher · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Having some muscle aches at night may be within the normal functioning of a healthy older patient.

Answer to Question 2

D