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NUR 325 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) EXAM 3 | A SOLVED 100% CORRECT
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NUR 325 Exam 31. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FORYOUR PATIENT THAT HAS
PRE-DIABETES?
Answer
Exercise, changes in diet
2. Define hypoglycemia
Answer
blood glucose <70 mg/dL
3. symptoms of hypoglycemia
Answer
-hunger
-fatigue
-shaking
-sweating
-pale skin
-headache
-dizziness
-confusion
-slurred speech
-blurred vision
-fainting
-seizures
-coma
4. 15-15 rule
Answer
for hypoglycemia, eat/drink 15 grams of fast-acting carbs, wait 15 mins, and test blood glucose
again
,Answer
neurologic symptoms, nauseous, diaphoretic, headache, dizziness
6. if a pt is taking insulin and a corticosteroid what interaction can occur?
Answer
-
hyperglycemia
7. for clients with DM type 2 which test evaluates for effectiveness of treat- ment?
Answer
HgA1C
8. in clients with DM type 2 what is the goal for glucose regulation?
Answer
HgA1C of 7%
9. what can you teach patients about preventing long term complications with DM?
Answer
yearly eye exams, blood sugar checks, check under the feet
10. what dietary habits would you educate on for a patient with DM?
Answer
well balanced diet, limit carbohydrates, eat high fiber
11. t/f
is DM and genetics related?
Answer
True, if a parent had DM, it's a high chance the child has it
, 13. what does a HgbA1c of 12% infer?
Answer
poor glycemic control
14. if a patient w no history of DM comes in with a fasting glucose of 122, what action should
the nurse do?
Answer
lifestyle changes to lower blood glucose (diet and exercise)
15. what medication do you use for a hypoglycemic emergency in the hospital?
Answer
IV glucose
16. if your DM type 1 feels clammy, shaky, hungry and weak post breakfast and insulin
administration, what is the priority action by the RN?
Answer
check blood glucose levels
17. what are positive/affirmative responses of DM type 1?
Answer
frequency in thirst and urination
18. category for humalog (insulin lispro)
Answer
rapid-acting
19. onset for humalog (lispro)
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