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Question 1 of 5

The home health nurse is completing the admission assessment for a 76-year-old client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes controlled with 70/30 insulin. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Assessing the ability to read small print ensures the elderly client can read insulin labels and glucometer results, critical for safe management. PT is irrelevant, A1c is not daily, and foot checks are daily.

Question 2 of 5

The client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has a glycosylated hemoglobin (A1c) of 8.1%. Which interpretation should the nurse make based on this result?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An A1c of 8.1% is above the recommended target (<7% for most diabetics), indicating poor glycemic control. It is not normal, acceptable, or dangerously high (e.g., >10%).

Question 3 of 5

During the physical assessment of this client, which finding the nurse's blood, the observer?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Acromegaly, caused by excess growth hormone, leads to enlarged hands due to soft tissue and bone overgrowth.

Question 4 of 5

Which problem is most likely to develop if hyperthyroidism remains untreated?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Untreated hyperthyroidism causes severe tachycardia, which can lead to heart failure due to increased cardiac workload.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is interviewing four clients. Which client is at the greatest risk for developing type 2 DM?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Research has shown that the highest incidence of DM is among Native Americans.

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