Assessment
, 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"