Mayna is an 18-year-old female who presents  to the ED after a sexual assault. She is hysterical and in severe emotional distress. Her blood pressure is 140/96, heart rate 104, respiratory rate 38, and oxygen saturation 96%.  Lung sounds are clear. “You are the nurse taking care of Mayna. You know that the type of acid-base imbalance to expect is.      

What causes the chronic microvascular and macrovascular complications of Diabetes Mellitus?

Match each gastrointestinal condition with its correct description:

A patient with end stage liver cirrhosis is being discharged from the hospital. The nurse provides education on lifestyle changes, including the avoidance of alcohol. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

A patient is diagnosed with nephritic syndrome. Which of the following is a common symptom of this disease? 

The nurse is providing care to a patient with a stroke found on the left side of the brain. Which symptom should the nurse expect the patient to report?

Match the description with the corresponding endocrine disease.

What does insulin primarily regulate?

When taking a health history, the nurse screens for manifestations suggestive of diabetes type 1. Which of the following manifestations are considered the primary manifestations of type 1 diabetes mellitus?

The nurse is admitting a client with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus and left-sided heart failure. Assessment reveals low blood pressure, increased respiratory rate and depth, drowsiness, and confusion. The client complains of headache and nausea. Based on the serum laboratory results below, how would the nurse interpret the client’s acid-base balance? Lab Results: pH: 7.33HCO3-: 19 mEq/LPaCO2: 41 mm HgPaO2: 88 mm HgPotassium: 5.3 mEq/L Defined Parameters: ABG WDP (within defined parameters) Values pH 7.35-7.45 CO2 35-45 HCO3 22-26