A 70-year-old male client with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is hospitalized with an infected ulcer on his great right toe. Which instruction should the nurse emphasize during discharge teaching?
- A. Check the insides and linings of all enclosed shoes before putting the shoes on
- B. Wash the feet with soap and water, then apply a topical antibiotic ointment.
- C. Trim toenails weekly to prevent injury.
- D. Avoid wearing sandals or open-toed shoes.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preventing trauma to the feet is critical for clients with diabetes to avoid complications like infections and ulcers.
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Regarding ECG in infancy
- A. T Wave inversion present
- B. PR interval is < 0.16 s
- C. P wave is < 3mm tall
- D. QRS represent ventricular depolarization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In infants, the PR interval is shorter than in adults (< 0.16 seconds).
SA 14-14-2 Vaccine for Japanese encephalitis is
- A. Live attenuated
- B. Vero cell derived inactivated
- C. Mouse-brain derived inactivated
- D. Live recombinant
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The SA 14-14-2 vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine used for Japanese encephalitis.
Causes of non-bloody diarrhoea include:
- A. Shigella dysentery
- B. Campylobacter jejuni
- C. Giardia lamblia
- D. Salmonella
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Giardia lamblia is a common cause of non-bloody diarrhoea. Shigella and Campylobacter typically cause bloody diarrhoea.
A client with cholelithiasis has a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct and is unable to eat or drink without becoming nauseated and vomiting. Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider.
- A. Belching
- B. Amber urine
- C. Yellow sclera
- D. Flatulence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yellow sclera indicates jaundice, which is a sign of bile duct obstruction and requires immediate medical attention.
Contributing features to renal osteodystrophy include:
- A. Hypophosphataemia
- B. Hyperparathyroidism
- C. Increased loss of calcium in the kidney
- D. Hypoalbuminaemia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism is a key contributor to renal osteodystrophy due to secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease.