A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin in one syringe to
administer to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse
should follow. 1: Draw up the volume of insulin from the intermediate-acting
insulin vial.
2: Inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin to withdraw from the
intermediate-acting insulin vial.
3: Inject the volume of air equal to the insulin dose form the short-acting insulin vial
4: Withdraw the prescribed amount of insulin form the short-acting insulin vial.
5: Withdraw the prescribed amount of insulin form the intermediate-acting insulin vial.
A nurse is assessing a client who wears partial dentures and reports mouth pain. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
Advise the client to rinse their mouth and dentures after each meal.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dysphagia and is at risk for aspiration.
Which of the following referrals should the nurse make?
Speech-language pathologist
A nurse is planning teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to performing the
teaching? (select all that apply)
- Establish the client's learning needs
- Determine the client's literacy level
- Evaluate the client's readiness for learning
- Identify the client's learning style
A nurse is preparing to notify the provider about a change in a client's status. Which of
the following information should the nurse plan to include in the "background" portion of
the SBAR communication tool?
Previous treatments
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for home
oxygen therapy utilizing a compressed oxygen system. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will store oxygen tanks in an upright position"
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer. The client begins to cry and says,
"I am afraid of dying." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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, "It must me a very difficult time for you."
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