A nurse in a public clinic is researching health data on culturally diverse populations in the community. Which of the following population groups should the nurse anticipate having end- stage renal disease due to diabetes mellitus?

Black American

Hispanic/Latino

Non-Hispanic White

Asian American

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Black Americans have a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus compared to other racial/ethnic groups in the United States, and diabetes is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease.
B.   While Hispanic/Latino individuals also have an increased risk of diabetes mellitus, it is less pronounced compared to Black Americans.
C.   Non-Hispanic White individuals have a lower prevalence of diabetes mellitus compared to Black and Hispanic/Latino populations.
D.   Asian Americans have a varied prevalence of diabetes mellitus depending on specific ethnicities within this group, but it is generally lower than in Black Americans.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Vasopressin does not typically affect blood pressure significantly.
B. Vasopressin is not used to lower blood sugar levels; it is primarily used for water retention.
C. Vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), acts on the kidneys to decrease urine output, making this the expected outcome of therapy.
D. Specific gravity of urine may increase with vasopressin therapy due to decreased urine output, rather than decrease.

A. BUN 45 mg/dL and creatinine 8 mg/dL B. BUN 8 mg/dL and creatinine 0.7 mg/dL C. BUN 10 mg/dl and creatinine 0.3 mg/dl D. BUN 23 mg/dl and creatinine 1.0 mg/dl

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. These values indicate elevated BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine levels indicating impaired kidney function, typical findings in chronic kidney disease.
B. These are the normal BUN and creatinine levels hence are not indicative of chronic kidney disease.
C. These values are within the normal BUN and creatinine levels hence are not indicative of chronic kidney disease.
D. These are normal BUN and creatinine levels and are not indicative of chronic kidney disease.

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A nurse in a public clinic is researching health data on culturally diverse populations in the community. Which of the following population groups should the nurse anticipate having end- stage renal disease due to diabetes mellitus?

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