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Nurse Tammy is assessing Derek for other Which of the following snacks should Nurse Chris
manifestations of diabetes mellitus. For which of choose? - - Six whole grain crackers w/
the following manifestations should Nurse 2oz mild cheddar cheese
Tammy assess? (select all that apply) - -
Blurred vision, Increased thirst, excessive
hunger, slow wound healing Nurse Chris is teaching Deborah about a fasting
blood glucose test. Which of the following
statements indicates Deborah's understanding of
Nurse Tammy is preparing to review the results the teaching - - Fasting glucose should be
of Derek's urine dipstick. Which of the following between 70 - 110mg/dl
results should Nurse Tammy expect as an
indication of DM? - - Positive ketones
Nurse Chris is responding to Deborah's report
that Derek is tearful, irritable, and not acting like
Nurse Tammy is preparing to preform a himself. Nurse Chris observes that Derek is
fingerstick to check Derek's blood glucose level. diaphoretic. Which of the following actions should
Identify the order in which Nurse Tammy should Nurse Chris take? - - Give 4oz OJ
perform the following steps. (reorder the steps by
dragoon them into the desired sequence.) -
- 1.Turn on glucometer Chris is teaching Deb and Derek about insulin
2.Cleanse the puncture site onset and peak times. - - Regular insulin
3.Puncture the skin w/lancet start working within 30 minutes after injection
4.lightly squeeze the site
5.apply drop of blood to test strip
6.apply gentle pressure to the puncture site w/ Chris is teaching Derek and Deb about injection
gauze site rotation and insulin injection techniques.
Which of the following statements by Derek
indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
Nurse Chris is determining the insulin to - I should inject the insulin straight in at a
administer to Derek. Prescribed is insulin 90* angle
0.4units/kg/day subq in four divided doses.
Derek weighs 88 lb. Which of the following
dosages should nurse Chris plan to administer - Nurse Chris is teaching Deb and Derek about
-4 insulin pens - - Derek should store the pen
at room temp once its been opened
Nurse Chris is teaching Deborah and Derek
about the hemoglobin A1c. Which of the Nurse teaching Derek and Deb about insulin
following statements by Deborah indicates an
pumps. - - I would need to change the
understanding of the teaching? - - is A1C insulin pump needle about every 2 days
is 7, it means his BS are well controlled
Chris is teaching Derek and Deborah about DM
Nurse Chris is selecting a snack for Derek.
during illness. - - Derek should check his
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