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ATI diabetes mellitus management post test
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A nurse is reviewing he results of routine lab test performed as a part of a client's annual physical
examination. Which of the following values indicates a fasting blood glucose measurement that
is outside of the expected reference range? - Answer✔118 mg/dL
This result exceeds the expected reference range for a fasting blood glucose measurement, which
is generally between 74 and 106 mg/dL.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of type two diabetes mellitus about
metformin. The nurse should explain that this type of medication works by which of the
following mechanisms? - Answer✔Reducing hepatic glucose production.
Biguanides reduce hepatic glucose production while increasing insulin action on muscle glucose
uptake.
A nurse is caring for a client who has type one diabetes mellitus and reports feeling anxious and
having palpitations. The glucometer reads 50 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - Answer✔Give the client 4 oz of apple juice.
After confirming hypoglycemia, the nurse should give the client 15 to 20 g of a rapid-acting,
concentrated carbohydrate source, such as 4 to 6 oz of fruit juice, 8 oz of skim milk, 1 tbsp of
honey, or commercially prepared glucose tablets per package instructions.
A nurse is teaching a client who was recently diagnosed with type one diabetes mellitus how to
check blood glucose levels. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in her
teaching? - Answer✔"To collect a sample for testing, hold the test strip next to the blood on the
fingertip."
*This allows the blood to flow over the reagent pad until the amount of blood on the strip is
adequate. A sample that is too small can result in falsely low readings.*
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ATI diabetes mellitus management post test
Exam Questions And Answers (Guaranteed
A+)
A nurse is reviewing he results of routine lab test performed as a part of a client's annual physical
examination. Which of the following values indicates a fasting blood glucose measurement that
is outside of the expected reference range? - Answer✔118 mg/dL
This result exceeds the expected reference range for a fasting blood glucose measurement, which
is generally between 74 and 106 mg/dL.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of type two diabetes mellitus about
metformin. The nurse should explain that this type of medication works by which of the
following mechanisms? - Answer✔Reducing hepatic glucose production.
Biguanides reduce hepatic glucose production while increasing insulin action on muscle glucose
uptake.
A nurse is caring for a client who has type one diabetes mellitus and reports feeling anxious and
having palpitations. The glucometer reads 50 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - Answer✔Give the client 4 oz of apple juice.
After confirming hypoglycemia, the nurse should give the client 15 to 20 g of a rapid-acting,
concentrated carbohydrate source, such as 4 to 6 oz of fruit juice, 8 oz of skim milk, 1 tbsp of
honey, or commercially prepared glucose tablets per package instructions.
A nurse is teaching a client who was recently diagnosed with type one diabetes mellitus how to
check blood glucose levels. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in her
teaching? - Answer✔"To collect a sample for testing, hold the test strip next to the blood on the
fingertip."
*This allows the blood to flow over the reagent pad until the amount of blood on the strip is
adequate. A sample that is too small can result in falsely low readings.*
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