Author Question: What is the MOST common chronic complication of diabetes mellitus? a. blindness c. morbid obesity ... (Read 71 times)

renzo156 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

What is the MOST common chronic complication of diabetes mellitus?

a. blindness c. morbid obesity
b. renal failure d. neuropathy

Question 2

Before actually counting a client's respirations, the nurse should FIRST determine which of the following?

a. The client is fully aware that the respiratory rate is being measured.
b. There is bilateral movement of the client's chest wall or any irregularity in movement.
c. The client is lying on either side.
d. There is evidence of cyanosis.

fffftttt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Neuropathies are the most common chronic complication of diabetes; they occur more frequently with age and duration of the disease. While all types of nerves can be affected, sensorimotor polyneuropathy (peripheral neuropathy), involving the lower extremities, and autonomic neuropathy, involving virtually any organ system, occur most frequently.

Answer to Question 2

B
Respiration assessment is the measurement of the breathing pattern. Assessment of the movement of the chest wall is done initially to determine if there is bilateral movement of the chest wall or any irregularity in movement.