Exam 45: Nursing Management: Diabetes Mellitus

To monitor for complications in a patient with type 2 diabetes,which tests will the nurse in the diabetic clinic schedule at least annually (select all that apply)?

Which nursing action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)who are working in the diabetic clinic?

After change-of-shift report,which patient should the nurse assess first?

Which question during the assessment of a diabetic patient will help the nurse identify autonomic neuropathy?

Which statement by the patient indicates a need for additional instruction in administering insulin?

An active 28-year-old male with type 1 diabetes is being seen in the endocrine clinic.Which finding may indicate the need for a change in therapy?

Which laboratory value reported to the nurse by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)indicates the most urgent need for the nurse's assessment of the patient?

Which statement by a nurse to a patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is correct?

A patient who was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis secondary to a urinary tract infection has been weaned off an insulin drip 30 minutes ago.The patient reports feeling lightheaded and sweaty.Which action should the nurse take first?