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fahad

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Which instruction is most important for the nurse to teach a patient with diabetes who is receiving metformin?
 
  a. Take the medication before meals.
  b. This medication will cause the pancreas to secrete more insulin.
  c. Stop taking the drug 24 to 48 hours prior to radiopaque dye procedures.
  d. There may be an increase in the triglyceride level.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. When assisting with the plan of care, which goal set by the patient will require revision?
 
  a. Patient will participate in 20 minutes of cardiovascular exercise 5 days a week.
  b. Patient will discontinue insulin use within 1 year.
  c. Patient will consume 20 of caloric intake from fat.
  d. Patient will demonstrate accurate self-glucose testing skills.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Radiopaque dyes often induce temporary renal insufficiency, so metformin should be discontinued 24 to 48 hours before procedures in which radiopaque dye will be administered. Metformin is not administered before meals. The pancreas does not secrete more insulin as a result of taking this medication. Metformin does not increase triglyceride levels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Type 1 diabetes mellitus requires the administration of insulin injections to replace the insulin that the body is no longer able to make. Participation in a regular exercise program is a realistic goal. A diabetic diet includes 20 to 35 of calories from fat. A person diagnosed with diabetes should be able to perform glucose testing.



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