Hyperglycemia diabetes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a Selected Answer: C-II drug.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually administered: Selected Answer: Once a day.  Question 3 0 out of 1 points The NP is examining ...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a terminal illness. The client practices Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? ANS: Assure the client that a family member will stay with the body after death RAT: The nurse should assure the client that a family member will remain with the body until burial A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving telemetry. which of the following ECG findings should the nurse report to the charge nurse? PR inter...

What syndrome has an increased production of glucocorticoids? - Answer Cushing's The following are common signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome EXCEPT: - Answer hypoglycemia Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the following EXCEPT: - Answer hyperglycemia Addison's disease is due to which of the following: - Answer adrenal gland dysfunction T/F: An endocrine hormone is released into circulation to act on a target organ. - Answer true T/F: A paracri...

1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized cardioversion to c...

Normal Blood Pressure - Answer- less than 120/80 Elevated Blood Pressure - Answer- 120-129/<80 Stage 1 Hypertension - Answer- 130-139/80-89 Stage 11 Hypertension - Answer- 140+/90+ Hypertensive Crisis - Answer- 180+/120+ Normal HbA1c - Answer- Lower than 5.7% (4%-5.6%) Hyperglycemia - Answer- Blood sugar higher than 130 mg/dl fasting or higher than 180 mg/dl after a meal. Hypoglycemia - Answer- Blood sugar lower than 70 mg/dl What is insulin shock? - Answer- Extreme hy...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Review| 2023/ 2024 Update| 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers | 1) The client with metastatic breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. The nurse specifically monitors which laboratory value while the client is taking this medication? a. Glucose level b. Calcium level c. Potassium level d. Prothrombin time ~ Answer: b. Calcium level 2) A nurse is assisting with caring for a client with cancer who is receiving cisplatin. Select the adverse effect...

1. Kussmaul respirations are an indication that the body is: A) attempting to eliminate acids from the blood. B) trying to generate energy by breathing deeply. C) severely hypoxic and is eliminating excess CO2. D) compensating for decreased blood glucose levels. A 2. Common signs and symptoms of severe hyperglycemia include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) warm, dry skin. B) cool, clammy skin. C) rapid, thready pulse. D) acetone breath odor. B 3. When obtaining a SAMPLE history fro...

Hondros Nur 176 exam 1 VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2023//2024 Interventions to prevent diabetes Maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise Signs of type 1 diabetes 3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight, Signs of type 2 diabetes No symptoms at first , later develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck) skin tags S/S of hypoglycemia Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce cognition, trem...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is Postoperative following a bilateral adrenalectomy. The Nurse should expect to administer glucocorticoids following the procedure to enhance which of the following therapeutic effects? B. Inhibit glucose metabolism C. Compensate for decreased cortisol levels D. Decrease susceptibility to infection E. Acts as a diuretic to maintain urine output Answer B Rational: with an adrenalectomy, the client requires glucocorticoids before, during, and after su...

MN 568 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 | 100% Correct. Complete study guide to pass your exam. A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 pounds, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215 mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment? a. No treatment at this time b. Diet and exercise for 6-week trial c. Diet, exercise, and oral medication d. Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin ____ 2. The clinician suspects...