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LCritchfi

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A client with insulin-dependent diabetes is being treated with probenecid for hyperuricemia and gout. For this client the nurse should:
 
  a. instruct the client to monitor for hyperglycemia.
  b. instruct to client to rise slowly from a sitting position.
  c. provide client teaching about the increased risk for hypoglycemia.
  d. Instruct the client to monitor for worsening of gout symptoms.

Question 2

A common nursing diagnosis during an acute attack of gout is acute pain related to:
 
  a. edema of the extremities.
  b. vascular occlusion.
  c. hyperuricemia.
  d. deposition of urate crystals in body tissues.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: The interaction between probenecid and insulin is not hyperglycemia.
B Incorrect: The client receiving probenecid and insulin is not at risk for hypotension.
C Correct: The client receiving probenecid and insulin is at risk for hypoglycemia.
D Incorrect: Although appropriate for any client receiving treatment for hyperuricemia, this does not address the interaction between probenecid and insulin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is not the appropriate related to statement.
B Incorrect: This is not the appropriate related to statement, because hyperuricemia does not result in vascular occlusion.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate related to statement, as it is more of a medical diagnosis.
D Correct: This is the appropriate related to statement.



LCritchfi

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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