Capillary glucose monitoring is being performed every 4 hours for a female client
diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Insulin is administered using a scale of regular insulin
according to glucose results. At 2 p.m., the client has a capillary glucose level of 250 mg/dl
for which he receives...
NCLEX Exam: Endocrine Disorders
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Capillary glucose monitoring is being performed every 4 hours for a female client
diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Insulin is administered using a scale of regular insulin
according to glucose results. At 2 p.m., the client has a capillary glucose level of 250 mg/dl
for which he receives 8 U of regular insulin. Nurse Vince should expect the dose's:
a. onset to be at 2 pm and its peak to be at 3 pm
b. onset to be 2:15 pm and its peak to be at 3 pm
c. onset to be at 2:30 pm and its peak to be at 4 pm
d. onset to be at 4 pm and its peak to be at 6 pm
֎ -:- C
Nurse Joey is assigned to care for a postoperative male client who has diabetes mellitus.
During the assessment interview, the client reports that he's impotent and says he's
concerned about its effect on his marriage. In planning this client's care, the most
appropriate intervention would be to:
a. Encourage the client to ask questions about personal sexuality.
b. Provide time for privacy.
c. Provide support for the spouse or significant other.
d. Suggest referral to a sex counselor or other appropriate professional.
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