Select the correct answer: A 57-year-old Black adult with a…

Select the correct answer: A 57-year-old Black adult with a 15-year history of diabetes presents for diabetes follow-up and a blood pressure recheck. The last b/p in clinic was 145/88. Vitals: 158/92; pulse 70; resp 16; Weight 223 lb; Height 70 inches; BMI 32.0 Medications: metformin 1000 mg bid, semaglutide (Ozempic) 1 mg subcutaneously weekly Allergies: penicillin The physical exam in not remarkable. Chemistry panel (fasting) Glucose                  124 mg/dL Sodium                   140 mEq/L Potassium                3.9 mEq/L BUN                          15 mg/dL Creatinine                 1.2 mg/dL eGFR                           78 mL/min A1c                            7.1% Urine albumin/creatinine ratio (repeated x 3)       325 mg/g Cr; 303 mg/g Cr; 313 mg/g Cr Which of the following interventions should be incorporated into this patient’s clinical management plan?

Select the correct answer: The following thyroid function la…

Select the correct answer: The following thyroid function labs are obtained on a middle-aged adult during a routine annual physical: TSH           7.2 uIU/L Free T4      1.6 ng/dL Anti-TPO antibodies are positive. Other than complaints of periodic arthritic discomfort, the patient reports no physical complaints.  The physical exam is unremarkable. The primary care nurse practitioner should incorporate which of the following recommendations into the patient’s clinical management plan?

Select the correct answer: The primary care nurse practitio…

Select the correct answer: The primary care nurse practitioner is completing a first visit with a 58-year-old adult. During the course of the visit, the patient reports a prior history of “Barrett’s esophagus”. The patient lost health insurance 3 years ago after experiencing a job loss.  What is an appropriate plan for this patient to address this finding?