Q39.  The nurse is providing care to a client who is receiving treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which possible pathophysiologic cause should the nurse identify for the altered metabolism the client is experiencing?

Q24.  Which type of infection has been implicated in destruction of pancreatic beta cells and thus causes type 1 diabetes?

Q29.  A client with type 1 diabetes has been using self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) as part of diabetes management. Which statement made by the client shows understanding of the importance of this task? Select all that apply.

You should submit your first post in each weekly discussion forum by  _______  before _______ PM EST. You must complete at least two follow up postings by  _______ before _______ PM EST.

Q45.  What is the role of the glucose counterregulatory hormones during a hypoglycemic episode?

Q12.  The order reads, “Give levothyroxine, 200 mg, PO once every morning.” Which action by the nurse is correct?

Q38.  A client is brought to the emergency department and is noted to be confused, flushed, and has breath with an acetone or fruity odor. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. What should the nurse plan and prepare for in caring for this client? Select all that apply.

Q8.  The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing hypothyroidism. Review labs for a patient suffering from Hypothyroidism. Which question should the nurse ask during the health history? Table 12.11 LABORATORY FINDINGS IN HYPOTHYROIDISM TEST Normal Values Findings Thyroid globulin antibodies None to 1:20 Normal Serum TSH 0.35–5.5 microinternational unit/mL Increased in primary hypothyroidism Serum T4 4.5–11.5 mcg/dL Decreased Serum T3 80–200 ng/dL Decreased T3 uptake 25–35 relative percentage uptake Decreased Source: Based on Bauldoff, Gubrud, and Carno (2020), Table 19.2.

Q17.  The nurse is caring for a client with Graves’ disease. When observing the facial features of the client (pictured below), the nurse notes that the client is exhibiting which associated sign of the disease?

Q26.  With regard to health promotion and prevention related to type 1 diabetes, which action is most appropriate for the nurse?