ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long-term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
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Answer: C - Maintain stable blood glucose levels.
Rationale: Stable blood glucose levels are crucial in preventing complications of retinopathy and nephropathy in diabetes. Fluctuating blood sugar levels contribute to damage in the blood vessels of the eyes and kidneys. By keeping blood glucose levels stable through proper diet, exercise, medication adherence, and monitoring, the client can reduce the risk of complications.
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A: Examining feet daily is important to prevent diabetic foot ulcers but not specific to retinopathy and nephropathy.
B: Wearing compression stockings is more related to managing peripheral vascular disease and venous insufficiency, not retinopathy and nephropathy.
D: Having an eye examination once per year is important for monitoring retinopathy but does not address prevention.
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