NSG 170 Exam (glucose regulation)
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Which lab value supports the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis in a client with T1D?
dec serum glucose
dec serum calcium levels
inc BUN levels
inc serum bicarbonate levels - Answer inc BUN levels (bc of dehydration)
Which common cause of DKA would consider when caring for a postoperative client with diabetes?
emotional stress
presence of infection
inc insulin dose
inadequate food intake - Answer presence of infection
Which statement is accurate when teaching a client with diabetes about foot care?
remove any corns on your feet
wear shoes that are a size larger than your feet
examine your feet weekly for potential sores
wear synthetic fiber socks when exercising - Answer wear synthetic fiber socks when exercising
Which factor may have precipitated ketoacidosis in a client with T1D who has been adhering to a
prescribed insulin regimen?
, increase exercise
dec food intake
working night shift
upper respiratory infection - Answer upper respiratory infection
Which symptoms would be seen in a client with T1D who is experiencing hypoglycemia?
vomiting
headache
tachycardia
cool, clammy skin
inc respirations - Answer headache
tachycardia
cool, clammy skin
A client newly diagnosed with T1D asks why it is necessary to exercise on a regular basis. Which response
is accurate?
exercise dec insulin sensitivity
it stimulates glucagon production
exercise improves the cellular uptake of glucose
it reduces metabolic requirements for glucose - Answer exercise improves the cellular uptake of
glucose
An obese client with T2D asks about the intake of alcohol or special 'dietetic' food in the diet. Which
instruction would be included in the teaching plan?
alcohol can be consumed, with its calories counted in the diet
unlimited amounts of sugar substitutes can be used as desired
alcohol should not be used in cooking because it adds too many calories
Practice Questions 100% Well
Answered.
Which lab value supports the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis in a client with T1D?
dec serum glucose
dec serum calcium levels
inc BUN levels
inc serum bicarbonate levels - Answer inc BUN levels (bc of dehydration)
Which common cause of DKA would consider when caring for a postoperative client with diabetes?
emotional stress
presence of infection
inc insulin dose
inadequate food intake - Answer presence of infection
Which statement is accurate when teaching a client with diabetes about foot care?
remove any corns on your feet
wear shoes that are a size larger than your feet
examine your feet weekly for potential sores
wear synthetic fiber socks when exercising - Answer wear synthetic fiber socks when exercising
Which factor may have precipitated ketoacidosis in a client with T1D who has been adhering to a
prescribed insulin regimen?
, increase exercise
dec food intake
working night shift
upper respiratory infection - Answer upper respiratory infection
Which symptoms would be seen in a client with T1D who is experiencing hypoglycemia?
vomiting
headache
tachycardia
cool, clammy skin
inc respirations - Answer headache
tachycardia
cool, clammy skin
A client newly diagnosed with T1D asks why it is necessary to exercise on a regular basis. Which response
is accurate?
exercise dec insulin sensitivity
it stimulates glucagon production
exercise improves the cellular uptake of glucose
it reduces metabolic requirements for glucose - Answer exercise improves the cellular uptake of
glucose
An obese client with T2D asks about the intake of alcohol or special 'dietetic' food in the diet. Which
instruction would be included in the teaching plan?
alcohol can be consumed, with its calories counted in the diet
unlimited amounts of sugar substitutes can be used as desired
alcohol should not be used in cooking because it adds too many calories
