A client with diabetes mellitus has had a right below-knee amputation. Given the client's history of diabetes mellitus, which complication is the client at most risk for after surgery?

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A client with diabetes mellitus has had a right below-knee amputation. Given the client's history of diabetes mellitus, which complication is the client at most risk for after surgery?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The charge nurse is admitting a 90-year-old client to a long-term care facility. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The 72-year-old client tells the nurse food does not taste good anymore and he has lost a little weight. Which information should the nurse discuss with the client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The client diagnosed with Cushing's disease has undergone a unilateral adrenalectomy. Which discharge instruction should the nurse discuss with the client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which medication would need to be withheld for 24 hours before the procedure and for 48 hours after the procedure?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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