Exam 64: Care of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

After teaching a young adult client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus,the nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the need for eye examinations?

A nurse reviews the laboratory results of a client who is receiving intravenous insulin.Which should alert the nurse to intervene immediately?

A nurse reviews the medication list of a client recovering from a computed tomography (CT)scan with IV contrast to rule out small bowel obstruction.Which medication should alert the nurse to contact the provider and withhold the prescribed dose?

After teaching a client with diabetes mellitus to inject insulin,the nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?

A nurse cares for a client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis who presents with Kussmaul respirations.Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse cares for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.The client asks,"Is it okay for me to have an occasional glass of wine?" How should the nurse respond?

A nurse cares for a client with diabetes mellitus who is visually impaired.The client asks,"Can I ask my niece to prefill my syringes and then store them for later use when I need them?" How should the nurse respond?

A nurse teaches a client with diabetes mellitus about sick day management.Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?

At 4:45 p.m.,a nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus who is recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago.The nurse notes that the client is confused and diaphoretic.The nurse reviews the assessment data provided in the chart below: After reviewing the client's assessment data,which action is appropriate at this time?

A nurse prepares to administer prescribed regular and NPH insulin.Place the nurse's actions in the correct order to administer these medications. 1)Inspect bottles for expiration dates. 2)Gently roll the bottle of NPH between the hands. 3)Wash your hands. 4)Inject air into the regular insulin. 5)Withdraw the NPH insulin. 6)Withdraw the regular insulin. 7)Inject air into the NPH bottle. 8)Clean rubber stoppers with an alcohol swab.