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Caregivers giving insulin to residents may only do so: Answer >>> Subcutaneously
When you are administering insulin, where would you administer it? Answer >>>
2 inches from belly button
Another name for insulin reaction is Answer >>> Hypoglycemia
Mrs. Jones has been diagnosed with insulin dependent diabetes. What care would
you NOT perform on her? Answer >>> Clipping fingernails
Symptoms of hyperglycemia are caused by the body's inability to produce what?
Answer >>> Insulin
Type 1 Diabetes is Answer >>> Not curable
What are symptoms of Hypoglycemia: Answer >>> Hunger, dizziness, headaches,
shaking
A possible complication of diabetes is: Answer >>> Poor circulation
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Mrs. Jackson is an insulin dependent diabetic. She has not eaten any of her
breakfast. As a nursing assistant you should Answer >>> Report the information
Your home health client is diabetic. When you go to his home, you find him very
lethargic, but able to follow commands. He can't tell you when he last ate. You
should do what first? Answer >>> Give him orange juice with sugar
Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have
diabetes? Answer >>> Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination
Which of the following statements is true of diabetes? Answer >>> People with
diabetes must be very careful about what they eat
The most common form of diabetes is: Answer >>> Type 2 diabetes
The best way for a caregiver to provide foot care for a diabetic resident to Answer
>>> Observe the feet regularly for signs of irritation
What kind of shoes are best for diabetic residents to wear? Answer >>> Leather
shoes
People with diabetes do not either produce enough __________ or it is not used
properly by the body Answer >>> Insulin
Insulin reaction can be caused by Answer >>> Too little food