Complete the sentence and explain in your scratch paper. Answers without explanations will not get credit.

The nurse is providing care to an older diabetic resident. Which new findings would prompt the nurse to prioritize checking a blood glucose as one of the immediate actions?

The nurse is teaching management of type 2 diabetes mellitus to a group of older adults. Which participant statement below indicates that some re-education is needed?

Client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is taking Tamsulosin (Flomax) and following lifestyle recommendations such as limiting evening fluids and avoiding decongestants. During a follow-up visit, he reports on his urinary symptoms.Based on which client statement does the nurse document that the treatment plan is effective?

A 68-year-old African American male with a history of hypertension and Type 2 diabetes presents to the clinic for a routine check-up. The patient reports fatigue, swelling in the legs, and decreased urine output over the past few weeks. The provider orders lab tests to assess renal function. Previous labs a year ago were normal.  Which lab tests does the nurse report as indicative of  a decline in renal function? Select all that apply.

A client presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of shortness of breath, sharp chest pain that worsens with deep breathing, and lightheadedness. The client recently returned from a 12-hour international flight and noticed mild swelling in right calf. Medical history includes hypertension and obesity. O2 is 89% on Room air, RR is 28, B/P 140/80, P98.What lab and medication orders does the nurse anticipate receiving? Select all that apply.

The home health nurse is visiting a client with Diabetes Type 2 and is teaching about situations that can lead to hypoglycemia. Which situations below should the nurse include in the teaching?  Select all that apply.

During an office visit, an older obese client complains of morning stiffness in both knees when first arising that improves after about 30 minutes. On examination both knees are painful and enlarged. Client also complains of a grating sound when moving the right knee. The client denies any recent traumatic injury. Based on these symptoms what does the nurse anticipate the client is experiencing?

An older client is experiencing mouth pain rated 4 on a 10-point pain scale. What action should the nurse take first?

On a routine eye examination of an elderly client the nurse notes the following-see picture. What does the nurse explain to the client about this finding? Arc Senilis.jpg