Asked by Fabiola Garcia on Apr 25, 2024
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A woman is leaving on a trip to Hawaii and has come in for a checkup. During the examination the nurse learns that she has diabetes and is prescribed oral hypoglycemic agents. What should the nurse include in this patient's teaching?
A) Increased possibility of bruising
B) Importance of sunscreen and avoiding direct sunlight
C) Lack of availability of glucose-monitoring equipment
D) Skin sensitivity as a result of exposure to salt water
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents
Medications taken by mouth to lower blood sugar levels, used primarily in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Sunscreen Importance
The significance of applying sunscreen to protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation, including sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer.
Glucose-Monitoring Equipment
Devices or systems used to measure and monitor the levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood, important for managing diabetes.
- Gain knowledge about the implications of chronic conditions and medications on skin health.
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Carolina Gonzalez7 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Oral hypoglycemic agents may increase sunlight sensitivity and could result in sunburn. Other drugs that increase sunlight sensitivity include sulfonamides, thiazide diuretics, and tetracycline. Oral hypoglycemic agents are not associated with increased bruising. Glucose-monitoring equipment is readily available in retail stores. Exposure to salt water does not typically cause skin sensitivity. However, oral hypoglycemic agents and other drugs such as sulfonamides, thiazide diuretics, and tetracycline may increase sunlight sensitivity and cause sunburn.
Learning Objectives
- Gain knowledge about the implications of chronic conditions and medications on skin health.