MsAllen, 72 Years Old, Is Being Evaluated by the Nurse

question 11

Multiple Choice

Ms.Allen, 72 years old, is being evaluated by the nurse practitioner for type 2 diabetes.Because symptoms of endocrine disorders in older adults are vague, which of the following questions is best to ask?

• A)Do you have any trouble carrying out your daily activities?
• B)Can you tell me what you ate yesterday?
• C)Have you seen a dentist in the last year?
• D)Have you noticed that you have less hair?

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