Med-Surg- ATI skill module 3.0-Diabetes mellitus management Exam

Med-Surg- ATI skill module 3.0-Diabetes mellitus management Exam a nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about the use of an insulin pump. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. The pump should remain in place while bathing b. insulin is injected intermittently based on the client's blood glucose level c. the pump using intermediate-acting insulin d. The risk for developing DKA can be increased with the use of an insulin pump - Ans ️️ -D. The risk for developing DKA can be increased with the use of an insulin pump Malfunction of the pump from low battery power occlusion of the tubing or needles or lack of insulin in the pump increase the risk of DKA, particularly if the client is not aware of it. a nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and reports feeling anxious and having palpitations. the glucometer reads 50mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Give client 1tsp honey b. Give 4oz apple juice c. Give 4ox skim milk d. give one or two tablets of glucose - Ans ️️ -B- give 4oz of apple juice After confirming hypoglycemia, the nurse should give the client 15 to 20g of rapid acting, concentrated carbohydrate source, such as 4 to 6oz of fruit juice, 8oz of skim milk or 1 tbsp. of honey, or commercially prepared glucose tablets per package instructions. a nurse is reviewing the results of the routine laboratory tests performed as part of a client's annual physical examination. Which of the following values indicates a fasting blood glucose measurement that is outside the expected reference range? a. 78 mg/dl b. 118 mg/dl c. 85 mg/dl d. 104 mg/dl - Ans ️️ -B. 118 mg/d