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lracut11 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which is the most important medication the nurse administers to a patient with diabetes mellitus to attenuate a metabolic disorder that is closely associated with diabetes mellitus and that accele-rates the disease processes are associated with

diabetes mellitus? a. Atorvastatin (Lipi-tor) c. Calcium citrate (Citracal)
b. Colchicine (Colsa-lide) d. Aluminum hydrox-ide (Amphojel)

Question 2

Which of the following considerations is most likely to be true when working with an interpreter?

a. An interpreter is never needed if the nurse speaks the same language as the patient.
b. When working with interpreters, the nurse can use technical terms or metaphors.
c. A patient's young granddaughter who speaks fluent English would make the best interpreter because she is familiar with and loves the patient.
d. The nurse should face the patient rather than the interpreter.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Hyperlipidemia is a metabolic disorder closely associated with diabetes mellitus, and it can be effectively treated with antilipid agents such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), exercise, and diet. Hyperli-pidemia is associated with atherosclerosis. Colchicine (Colsalide) is prophylactic therapy for hyperuricemia, or gout, which is not commonly associated with diabetes mellitus; however, it is associated with coronary artery disease. Calcium citrate (Citracal) is used to treat osteoporosis and hypoparathyroidism and metabolic disorders of the bone and of the parathyroid gland; these metabolic disorders are not commonly associated with diabetes mellitus. Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) is given to bind with magnesium in chronic renal failure when the patient has hypermagnesemia.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse should face the patient rather than the interpreter is a true statement; the intent is to converse with the patient, not with a third party about the patient. Statement A is not true; rea-sons may prevent the patient from speaking directly to a nurse. Statement B is not true; technical terms and metaphors may be difficult or impossible to translate. Statement C is not true; cultural restrictions may prevent some topics from being spoken of to a grandparent or child.