Hesi PN Practice Exam and Questions

2 days after an abdominal hysterectomy, an elderly client with diabetes Mellitus Type II has a syncopal episode. Her vital signs are within normal limites and her sugar is 325 mg/dL. what intervention should the nurse implement first? A. Give the client 4 ounces of orange juice B. Administer next scheduled dose of metformin (Glucophage) C. Cancel the clients dinner tray D. Administer regular insulin per sliding scale - D. Administer regular insulin per sliding scale 4 hours after administration of 20U of regular insulin, the client becomes shakey and diaphoretic. What action should the nurse take? A. Encourage the client to excercise B. Administer a PRN dose of 10U of regular insulin C. Give the client crackers and milk D. Record the client's reaction on the diabetic flow sheet - C. Give the client crackers and milk