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A patient newly diagnosed with diabetes expresses concern about losing her vision. Which intervention(s) should be included in the plan of care to reduce this risk? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Initiation of reliable contraception to prevent pregnancy
  b. Ways to reduce hyperglycemic episodes
  c. Use of a prokinetic drug (eg, metoclopramide)
  d. Smoking cessation
  e. Emphasis on the importance of taking antihypertensive drugs consistently

Question 2

A patient begins trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for a urinary tract infection. What advice should the nurse give to help prevent damage to the kidneys?
 
  a. Take the medication with meals.
  b. Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day.
  c. Take the medication with grapefruit juice.
  d. Restrict fluids to less than 1 quart/day.



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Answer to Question 1

B, D, E
Tighter glycemic control and fewer hyperglycemic episodes have been correlated with fewer complications. Smoking cessation and following strict compliance to any antihypertensive drugs prescribed for hypertension also help reduce the risk of complications.
The use of contraception or a prokinetic drug is not related to a reduced risk of vision loss in pa-tients with diabetes.

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