Author Question: Mr. and Mrs. Fedor are visiting Judy, a registered nurse and the diabetic educator. Mrs. Fedor is ... (Read 39 times)

ghost! · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Mr. and Mrs. Fedor are visiting Judy, a registered nurse and the diabetic educator. Mrs. Fedor is concerned that because her husband has diabetes, their 25-year-old daughter will also develop it. What is the nurse's best response?

A. Just because your husband has diabetes doesn't mean that your daughter will get it.
B. Your daughter has an increased risk for developing diabetes because your husband has it.
C. Your daughter should see an endocrinologist to prevent her from developing the disease.
D. People don't usually develop type 2 diabetes until they are elderly.

Question 2

The code of ethics for nursing sets forth ideals of nursing conduct and provides a common foundation for nurses' training, which was developed by what organization?

A. Board of Registered Nurses
B. American Medical Association
C. National League for Nursing
D. American Nurses Association

princessflame2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A risk factor does not mean that a disease will develop but increases the chances that a person will develop a particular disease. People can develop type 2 diabetes at any age.

Answer to Question 2

D
The Board of Registered Nursing regulates nursing programs. The American Medical Association deals with physicians. The National League of Nursing is an agency concerned with nursing education.