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Nurs 612 Nursing care for adult (med surg) exemplify
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Showing 10 questions, Sign in for moreMs. Allen, 72 years old, is being evaluated by the nurse practitioner for type 2 diabetes. Because symptoms of endocrine disorders in older adults are often vague and nonspecific, which of the following questions is most appropriate to ask during the initial assessment?
Jose Mirrare is a 65-year-old male who is being treated for cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following should the nurse practitioner include in his discharge teaching? Select all that apply.
Which of the following should the nurse practitioner include in discharge teaching for Jose Mirrare, a 65-year-old male being treated for cirrhosis of the liver? Select all that apply.
Mr. John has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. He asks the nurse practitioner if he can try nonpharmacological methods to control his condition. Which of the following would the nurse practitioner propose? Select all that apply.
The nurse practitioner is ordering laboratory tests to confirm her suspicion of acute pancreatitis. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Annie is 89 years old and appears apathetic, unwilling to eat or drink, and shows signs of functional decline. The nurse practitioner discusses with the family the possibility that Annie is experiencing failure to thrive (FTT). Which of the following statements best explain this condition? Select all that apply.
The nurse practitioner is ordering laboratory testing to confirm her suspicion of acute pancreatitis. Which of the following findings would confirm her suspicions? Select all that apply.
J.T. is a 69-year-old Caucasian male who presents with dysuria. During the examination, he asks the nurse practitioner if there is a chance he has cancer. The nurse practitioner explains that before determining the cause, she will need to perform a physical examination and order which of the following diagnostic tests?
Mark is 60 years old. He reports swelling in his right side, weight loss, and slight skin discoloration. The nurse practitioner conducts a history and physical examination and orders which of the following to rule out cancer of the liver?
Select all that apply.
Mrs. Borden is 67 years old and her primary care physician wants her to be seen by a nurse practitioner who specializes in geriatric issues. Upon completing the interview and examination, the nurse practitioner informs Mrs. Borden that she will order blood laboratory tests for thyroid and pancreatic function. Mrs. Borden asks for the reason. Which of the following is the nurse practitioner’s best response?
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