A nurse is teaching a group of patients about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in older adults. The ...

A nurse is teaching a group of patients about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in older adults. The nurse knows teaching has been effective when a patient states, Statistically, in a group of 100 older adults in the United States, approximately:
 
  1. 10 will have type 2 diabetes.
  2. 17 will have type 2 diabetes.
  3. 27 will have type 2 diabetes.
  4. 33 will have type 2 diabetes.

Question 2

The nurse is trying to determine if a patient is experiencing manifestations of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which question should the nurse ask the patient to help determine the type?
 
  1. Have you been urinating in greater amounts than in the past?
  2. Have you been drinking more liquids than in the past?
  3. Have you been hungrier than in the past?
  4. Have you noticed any changes in your vision?

Question 3

The nurse is reviewing data collected for a patient's health history. Which factor should the nurse identify as increasing the patient's risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus?
 
  1. body mass index of 23 kg/m2
  2. blood pressure of 120/70
  3. physical inactivity
  4. low waist-to-hip ratio

Question 4

The nurse is reviewing data collected from a patient with a predisposition to developing insulin resistance. Which medications should the nurse identify as potentially causing this patient to develop diabetes?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. nicotinic acid (Niacor)
  2. acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  3. levothyroxine (Synthroid)
  4. furosemide (Lasix)
  5. phenytoin (Dilantin)

Question 5

The nurse is concerned that a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is at risk for developing diabetic ketoacidosis. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
 
  1. reports of anxiety
  2. pale, cool skin
  3. serum glucose level of 325 mg/dL
  4. ulcer on plantar aspect of right foot