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The nurse is caring for a patient with alzheimer's who is stumbling in the hall
frequently. The nurse will do which of the following to protect the client? (SATA)
Offer social or physical activity to promote safety, encourage staff or family
supervision for safety, and maintain a cal environment for the patient.
The LPN is preparing to DC a patient with Type 1 Diabetes. What teaching should
the LPN provide? (SATA)
Effects of illness and stress on the glucose level, S&S of hypoglycemia, and effects
of exercise on the glucose level
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II diabetes. What statement requires
further teaching by the nurse? (SATA)
"I am having difficulty with my wife in bed", "My wife and I love to walk barefoot
in the sand", and "My heart Dr. put me on a new pill".
Your patient is experiencing a new onset myoclonic (muscle-jerking) seizures. The
nurse knows which one of the following statements are true about the seizure
characteristics?
Sudden excessive jerking of the body or extremities.
,Nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who is concerned about developing
long-term complications. Which interventions would the nurse assist the patient
with for this? (SATA)
Daily foot exams, annual renal function tests, and maintain LDL under 150mg/dL
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II Diabetes. Which statement would
indicate a need for further assessment by the nurse? (SATA)
I mix my glargine insulin with my Humalog, I am on prednisone for poison ivy,
and I have dry skin on my heel that keeps cracking.
Patient in ER with symptoms of a stroke. The nurse knows prompt medication
attention is needed within 3 hours to reduce permanent disability or death. Which
interventions would nurse anticipate for patient? (SATA)
Administering tissue plasminogen activator (TPA), CT scan or MRI to rule out
hemorrhagic stroke, Neuro assessment using NIH stroke scale, and Review any
history of bleeding disorders.
The nurse is caring for a patient with type I Diabetes post-op 1 day after a right hip
replacement.. What should be monitored for this patient? (SATA)
Microalbuminuria, BUN/Creatinine, Blood pressure, and CBC
Nurse is caring for patient recently dx with seizures and prescribed phenytoin
(Dilantin). What education should we include? (SATA)
, Patient should avoid alcohol when taking seizure meds, patient should be
encouraged to do good oral hygiene, explain the need to continue medication even
when seizures stop, explain that the patient may have driving restrictions.
The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia.
Which interventions would you expect to see? (SATA)
Keep a large clock and calendar in view, reduce distractions during meal times,
reduce exposure to over-stimulating situations, and monitor weight regularly for
changes.
Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which indicates need for further
assessment?
"My dad and his dad had pancreatic cancer"
Which of the following indicates that teaching on meningitis is understood?
(SATA)
It is important that we vaccinate our son at the proper times, meningitis is
contagious if exposed to the bodily fluids from another infected child, and if our
child contracts bacterial meningitis, he will need antibiotic treatment immediately.
When assessing for meningitis or encephalitis, the nurse is aware which of the
following statements is true?
Determining organism specific cause of the condition