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A nurse is teaching a client who has type one diabetes Molite us about
how to prevent complications during illness. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching:
- "I should stop taking my insulin if I feel nauseous."
- " I will test my urine for protein when I start to feel ill."
- "I should check my blood sugar level every eight hours."
- " I will call my doctor if my blood sugar is more than 250." Correct
Answer-I will call my doctor if my blood sugar is more than 250.
Rationale: The client should call the provider if their blood glucose
levels exceed 250 mg/dL during illness.
The client should check their urine for ketones when the blood glucose
levels are greater than 240 mg/dL. The client should continue taking the
usual dose of insulin even when not feeling well. The client should
check their blood glucose level every four hours during illness.
A nurse is teaching a client about glycosylated hemoglobin parentheses
(HbA1c) testing. Which of the following client statement indicates an
understanding of the teaching? Correct Answer-This test's result is a
good indicator of my average blood glucose levels.
Rationale: HB A1 C reflects the clients glucose levels over 120 day.,
Which is the lifespan of RBCs.
, A nurse in an outpatient clinic is teaching a client who has a diabetic
foot ulcer about foot care. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Correct Answer-I will
apply lotion to the dry areas of my feet but not in between my toes.
Rationale: lotion can be used for the dry areas of the feet, but the client
should avoid applying lotion between the toes, as this area is prone to
bacterial growth.
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has diabetes
insipidus and requires intranasal desmopressin. Which of the following
information should the nurse include? Correct Answer-Report nocturia
because it requires a dosage adjustment.
Rationale: the client should make the initial dose of desmopressin in the
evening. The provider will increase the dosage until the client no longer
has nocturia.
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a Vanillylmandelic acid
test to screen for pheochromocytoma. Which of the following statements
should the nurse include in the teaching? Correct Answer-Restrict coffee
and take 2 to 3 days prior to the test.
Rationale: the client should avoid coffee and tea, even if they are
decaffeinated, bananas, chocolate, and vanilla for 2 to 3 days prior to the
test.
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