The client has a 45-year history of smoking one pack a day of cigarettes. he admits he has had a productive cough, hoarseness, and a hard time breathing. he attributes these symptoms to his age. he describes waking up three to four times at night with coughing and difficulty breathing. he states that he has lost weight, but thinks it is because he isn’t really hungry anymore. he talks about being unusually tired lately and mentions that sometimes doesn’t have enough energy to get from the bedroom to the kitchen. the client also says he drinks nutrition shakes for meals because they are easy to prepare and they taste good. the client's medical history includes insulin-dependent type ii diabetes mellitus. he says that what bothers him the most is that he has difficulty concentrating. he compares it to "suffering from some sort of brain fog.
As the nurse documents the client's assessment, the nurse is correct to question which activity of a client with type II diabetes mellitus? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.)
- Client's frequency for checking blood glucose.
- Quantity of Ensure taken per day.
- Reason for lack of appetite.
- Amount of water and other fluids taken daily.
- Last blood glucose result obtained by client.