Nr 325 Exam 1 Questions & Answers

A 55-year-old female patient with type 2 diabetes has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements. Which goal is most important for this patient? a. The patient will reach a glycosylated hemoglobin level of less than 7%. b. The patient will follow a diet and exercise plan that results in weight loss. c. The patient will choose a diet that distributes calories throughout the day. d. The patient will state the reasons for eliminating simple sugars in the diet. {Ans: ANS: A The complications of diabetes are related to elevated blood glucose, and the most important patient outcome is the reduction of glucose to near-normal levels.}Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care for a 52-year-old male patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)? a. Monitor for peripheral edema. b. Offer patient hard candies to suck on. c.Encourage fluids to 2 to 3 liters per day. d. Keep head of bed elevated to 30 degrees. {Ans: ANS: B Sucking on hard candies decreases thirst for a patient on fluid restriction.}Which question will the nurse in the endocrine clinic ask to help determine a patient's risk factors for goiter? a. "How much