A Nurse Identifies That a Patient Who Has a Diagnosis

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nurse identifies that a patient who has a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus demonstrates albuminuria, hypertension, and edema. These findings would help substantiate a nursing diagnosis of which of the following?

• A)Excess Fluid Volume related to compromised regulatory mechanisms
• B)Anxiety related to illness
• C)Risk for Infection related to chronic disease process
• D)Ineffective Denial related to minimization of symptoms

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Definitions:

Senile Plaques

Accumulations of beta-amyloid protein fragments in the brain, considered a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Twisted fibers found within brain cells that are one of the hallmark features of Alzheimer's disease, contributing to the degeneration of brain tissues.

Genetic Factors

Components of an individual's DNA that can influence their traits, including susceptibility to diseases or disorders.

Protein Activity

The various functions or actions of proteins within biological systems, crucial for cellular processes and organismal functions.