Med-Surg Certification Practice exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

A newly diabetic patient will receive instructions from his nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Provide the patient with brochures for making smart choices for cooking/baking. B. Ask the patient what they know about diabetes. C. Instruct the patient on exercise or activities that will increase their metabolism. D. Teach them how to use the glucometer. - correct answerB. First ask the patient what they know about diabetes. *ACTION questions ask for intervention, NOT assessment The post hysterectomy patient with calls the clinic stating that she has been having difficulty with incontinence. Which of the following statements if made by the patient, indicates that further teaching is needed? A. I drink 8 oz. of fluid on the even hours while awake. B. I will attempt to void 30 minutes after drinking 200 cc. of fluid C. I will only drink fluid when I eat my meals D. I will set the timer to remind me when to void - correct answerC. A patient saying that he or she will only drink fluids when eating meals indicates that they don't know what to do in case of incontinence. FURTHER TEACHING indicates that the patient needs more information An RN assesses