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NU 170 Exam 3 ||Verified Exam!!!|| Maternal-Child
Nursing Study Guide 2026/2027 Galen College
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
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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
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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
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what to do if the client feels hungry and shaky? - Answer-"I
will eat three graham crackers."
The nurse caring for four clients with diabetes has these
activities to perform. Which activity is appropriate to
delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? -
Answer-Perform a blood glucose check on a client who
requires insulin.
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
NU 170 Exam 3 ||Verified Exam!!!|| Maternal-Child
Nursing Study Guide 2026/2027 Galen College
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
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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
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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
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what to do if the client feels hungry and shaky? - Answer-"I
will eat three graham crackers."
The nurse caring for four clients with diabetes has these
activities to perform. Which activity is appropriate to
delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? -
Answer-Perform a blood glucose check on a client who
requires insulin.
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
