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What is the priority action for a patient with a history of falls? -
ANSWER Complete a fall risk assessment.
What blood glucose level requires immediate action? - ANSWER
70 mg/dL of less
What are manifestations of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER Mild
shakiness, mental confusion, sweating, palpitations, headache,
lack of coordination, blurred vision, seizures, and coma.
What should clients with hypoglycemia do? - ANSWER Take 10
to 30 g of readily absorbed carbohydrate. Including two or three
glucose tablets, six to ten hard candies, 1/2 cup of soda or juice, 1
tbsp honey or 4 tsp sugar.
What should clients do when levels stabilize? - ANSWER Have
the client take an additional carbohydrate and protein snack of
small meal.
What information should the nurse provide to a client with a new
diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 1? - ANSWER Usually occurs
before the age 30, is treated with oral antiglycemic medications
and regular exercise can reduce insulin requirements.
, What instructions should the nurse include when reinforcing
dietary teaching to a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus? -
ANSWER Carbohydrate intake should compromise of 55% of
daily caloric intake, you can add table sugar to cereal, you can
drink one alcoholic beverage with a meal and use the same
portion size to exchange carbohydrates.
What information should the nurse incorporate into the dietary
plan for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER Weight
management, lipid profile, cultural needs, and personal
preferences.
A nurse is caring for a family experiencing a crisis. What
approach should the nurse use when working with a family using
an open structure for coping with crisis? - ANSWER Convening a
family meeting.
What should you do before administering any medications? -
ANSWER Obtain a complete medication and allergy history.
What does diphenhydramine treat in relation to allergic
reactions? - ANSWER Mild rashes and hives
What should you do after hand-washing with ostomy skin care? -
ANSWER Apply gloves & inspect the stoma, use mild soap and
water to cleanse, then dry it gently and completely.
What are the steps to take when administering a large-volume
enema? - ANSWER 1. Position the client on the left side with
right leg flexed forward. Put on gloves. Lubricate rectal tube or
nozzle. (Also, warm to enema solution).
2. Slowly insert rectal tube (3 to 4 inches for an adult). Raise
bag above anus, 18 inches (if client reports abd cramping, lower