NUR 170 EXAM 3 | 161 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | GRADED A+ | NEW 2025-2026 UPDATE
A client recently admitted with new-onset type 2 diabetes will be discharged with
a meter for self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) levels. When is the best time
for the nurse to explain to the client the proper use of the glucose monitor? -
ANSWER While performing the test in the hospital
An intensive care client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is receiving an insulin
infusion. When the cardiac monitor shows ventricular ectopy, which assessment
will the nurse make? - ANSWER Potassium level
A client with type 2 diabetes who is taking metformin (Glucophage) is seen in the
diabetic clinic. The fasting blood glucose is 108 mg/dL (6.0 mmol/L), and the
glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) is 8.2%. Which action will the nurse take next? -
ANSWER Ask the client about current dietary intake and medication use.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with type 2 diabetes and
peripheral neuropathy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further
teaching about injury prevention? - ANSWER "I can break in my shoes by
wearing them all day."
A client with type 1 diabetes arrives in the emergency department breathing
deeply and stating, "I can't catch my breath." The client's vital signs are: T 98.4°F
(36.9°C), P 112 beats/min, R 38 breaths/min, BP 91/54 mm Hg, and O2 saturation
99% on room air. Which action will the nurse take first? - ANSWER Check the
blood glucose.
,The clinic nurse is providing teaching to a client with newly diagnosed diabetes.
Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding about the need
to wear a MedicAlert bracelet? - ANSWER "If I become hypoglycemic, I could
become unconscious."
The nurse in the endocrine clinic is reviewing type 1 and type 2 diabetes with a
group of nursing students. Which explanation by the students indicates their
understanding of the types of diabetes? - ANSWER Those with type 2 diabetes
make insulin, but in inadequate amounts.
Which nursing action will the home health nurse delegate to a home health aide
who is making daily visits to a client with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes? -
ANSWER Assist the client with washing the feet and applying moisturizing
lotion.
The nurse has just taken change-of-shift report on a group of clients on the
medical-surgical unit. Which client does the nurse assess first? - ANSWER
Client taking glyburide (Diabeta) who is dizzy and sweaty
Which is the best referral that the community health nurse can suggest to a client
who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes? - ANSWER American Diabetes
Association (ADA)
A client expresses fear and anxiety over the life changes associated with diabetes,
stating, "I am scared I can't do it all and I will get sick and be a burden on my
family." What is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER "Let's tackle it piece by
piece. What is most scary to you?"
, A client with type 2 diabetes controlled with Metformin is recovering from
surgery. The primary health care provider has placed the client on insulin in
addition to the metformin. What is the nurse's best response about why the client
needs to take insulin? - ANSWER Stress, such as surgery, increases blood
glucose levels. You'll need insulin to control your blood glucose temporarily."
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes is not ready to learn diabetes control
during the hospital stay. Which information is the priority for the nurse to teach
the client and the client's family? - ANSWER Causes and treatment of
hypoglycemia
Insulin administration
The nurse is teaching a client with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes about the
importance of weight control. Which comment by the client indicates a need for
further teaching? - ANSWER "I will begin exercising for at least an hour a day."
Which of these clients with diabetes will the endocrine unit charge nurse assign to
an RN who has floated from the labor/delivery unit? - ANSWER A client who
needs blood glucose monitoring and insulin before each meal
The nurse working on a medical surgical endocrine unit has just received change-
of-shift report. Which client will the nurse see first? - ANSWER Client with type
1 diabetes whose insulin pump is beeping "occlusion"
The nurse is teaching a client about the manifestations and emergency
management of hypoglycemia. Which response by the client indicates a correct
understanding of what to do if the client feels hungry and shaky? - ANSWER "I
will eat three graham crackers."
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | GRADED A+ | NEW 2025-2026 UPDATE
A client recently admitted with new-onset type 2 diabetes will be discharged with
a meter for self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) levels. When is the best time
for the nurse to explain to the client the proper use of the glucose monitor? -
ANSWER While performing the test in the hospital
An intensive care client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is receiving an insulin
infusion. When the cardiac monitor shows ventricular ectopy, which assessment
will the nurse make? - ANSWER Potassium level
A client with type 2 diabetes who is taking metformin (Glucophage) is seen in the
diabetic clinic. The fasting blood glucose is 108 mg/dL (6.0 mmol/L), and the
glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) is 8.2%. Which action will the nurse take next? -
ANSWER Ask the client about current dietary intake and medication use.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with type 2 diabetes and
peripheral neuropathy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further
teaching about injury prevention? - ANSWER "I can break in my shoes by
wearing them all day."
A client with type 1 diabetes arrives in the emergency department breathing
deeply and stating, "I can't catch my breath." The client's vital signs are: T 98.4°F
(36.9°C), P 112 beats/min, R 38 breaths/min, BP 91/54 mm Hg, and O2 saturation
99% on room air. Which action will the nurse take first? - ANSWER Check the
blood glucose.
,The clinic nurse is providing teaching to a client with newly diagnosed diabetes.
Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding about the need
to wear a MedicAlert bracelet? - ANSWER "If I become hypoglycemic, I could
become unconscious."
The nurse in the endocrine clinic is reviewing type 1 and type 2 diabetes with a
group of nursing students. Which explanation by the students indicates their
understanding of the types of diabetes? - ANSWER Those with type 2 diabetes
make insulin, but in inadequate amounts.
Which nursing action will the home health nurse delegate to a home health aide
who is making daily visits to a client with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes? -
ANSWER Assist the client with washing the feet and applying moisturizing
lotion.
The nurse has just taken change-of-shift report on a group of clients on the
medical-surgical unit. Which client does the nurse assess first? - ANSWER
Client taking glyburide (Diabeta) who is dizzy and sweaty
Which is the best referral that the community health nurse can suggest to a client
who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes? - ANSWER American Diabetes
Association (ADA)
A client expresses fear and anxiety over the life changes associated with diabetes,
stating, "I am scared I can't do it all and I will get sick and be a burden on my
family." What is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER "Let's tackle it piece by
piece. What is most scary to you?"
, A client with type 2 diabetes controlled with Metformin is recovering from
surgery. The primary health care provider has placed the client on insulin in
addition to the metformin. What is the nurse's best response about why the client
needs to take insulin? - ANSWER Stress, such as surgery, increases blood
glucose levels. You'll need insulin to control your blood glucose temporarily."
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes is not ready to learn diabetes control
during the hospital stay. Which information is the priority for the nurse to teach
the client and the client's family? - ANSWER Causes and treatment of
hypoglycemia
Insulin administration
The nurse is teaching a client with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes about the
importance of weight control. Which comment by the client indicates a need for
further teaching? - ANSWER "I will begin exercising for at least an hour a day."
Which of these clients with diabetes will the endocrine unit charge nurse assign to
an RN who has floated from the labor/delivery unit? - ANSWER A client who
needs blood glucose monitoring and insulin before each meal
The nurse working on a medical surgical endocrine unit has just received change-
of-shift report. Which client will the nurse see first? - ANSWER Client with type
1 diabetes whose insulin pump is beeping "occlusion"
The nurse is teaching a client about the manifestations and emergency
management of hypoglycemia. Which response by the client indicates a correct
understanding of what to do if the client feels hungry and shaky? - ANSWER "I
will eat three graham crackers."
