Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Patient Data History and PhysicalLaboratory Results
The client is a 58-year-old male who wants to be screened for diabetes mellitus. The client has a sister who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. He has a history of depression, which is treated with paroxetine 10 mg PO every day. The client also discloses that he occasionally takes cannabis in edible form. He denies smoking or drinking. He works in a chemical factory where he is occasionally exposed to fumes. The client's body mass index (BMI) is 28 kg/m3. Nurse Notes Discussed the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet with the client and gave examples of appropriate portion sizes.
What item(s) should be included in the treatment regimen for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C,G
Rationale
For a client with prediabetes, exercise planning, weight reduction, and nutrition education improve insulin sensitivity and reduce diabetes risk, unlike insulin or extra carbohydrates which are not indicated.