Chapter 51, Caring for Clients with Diabetes Mellitus

Introductory Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition by Barbara K. Tim

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Chapter 51, Caring for Clients with Diabetes Mellitus

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. A client with diabetes mellitus is complaining of weight gain. Which of the following is the reason for the weight gain?
  A) Lack of response to leptin
  B) Lack of exercise
  C) Inadequate control of blood glucose level
  D) Lack of sleep
  Ans:  A

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

2. Which of the following factors is the reason for not offering a pancreas transplant to clients with type 2 diabetes?
  A) Urologic complications
  B) Exocrine enzymatic drainage
  C) Insulin resistance
  D) Lifelong immunosuppressive drug therapy
  Ans:  C

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

3. Which of the following factors is the cause of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in a client with diabetes?
  A) The client has not consumed food and continues to take insulin or oral antidiabetic medications.
  B) The client has not consumed sufficient calories.
  C) The client has been exercising more than usual.
  D) The client has eaten and has not taken or received insulin.
  Ans:  D

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

4. Which of the following advice for foot care should the nurse give a client with diabetes mellitus?
  A) Wash feet in hot water.
  B) Use a razor to remove corns or calluses.
  C) Apply a moisturizer to feet daily.
  D) Wear well-fitting rubber shoes.
  Ans:  C

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

5. Which of the following is an important factor influencing the blood glucose level?
  A) Type of carbohydrate consumed
  B) Quantity of sugar consumed
  C) Amount of calories burnt
  D) Consistency in the carbohydrates consumed
  Ans:  D

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

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