Emily is a 16-year-old girl recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She presents to the hospital with symptoms of hyperglycemia, such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss. As her registered nurse (RN), you are responsible for her initial assessment, education, and care.   What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism in Type 1 diabetes?

A patient is suspected to have diverticulosis without symptoms of diverticulitis. What diagnostic test does the nurse anticipate educating the patient about prior to scheduling? 

Which statement is true regarding gestational diabetes?

The most common preliminary test for prostate cancer?

You’re assessing your patients during morning rounding. Which patient below is at MOST risk for developing a urinary tract infection?*  

At the local wellness fair, the nurse is asked to share information on having healthy bowel life. Included in this area is the topic of having healthy bowel movements. The nurse should include which of the following information as appropriate action to follow?

The emergency department nurse is caring for an adult client who was in a motor vehicle accident. Radiography reveals an ulnar fracture. Which type of pain is the nurse addressing with this client? 

A clinical instructor teaches a class for the public about diabetes mellitus. Which individual does the nurse assess as being at the highest risk for developing diabetes?

A client who suffered a stroke is too weak to move on his own. To help the client maintain skin integrity, the nurse should: 

Ms. Rodriguez is a 35-year-old woman who presents to the primary care clinic with complaints of abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel habits. She reports alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea. The abdominal pain is relieved after defecation, and she has noticed that stress tends to trigger her symptoms. There is no evidence of weight loss, blood in the stool, or nocturnal symptoms.   Based on Ms. Rodriguez’s symptoms, which of the following is a characteristic feature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?