NUR 3535 Exam 3

Exam 3 chapter 48~ Which statement by a nurse to a patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is accurate? - Changes in diet and exercise may control blood sugar levels in DM2 A patient screened for diabetes at a clinic has a fasting plasma glucose level of 120 mg/dl. What should the nurse plan to teach the patient? - Lifestyle changes to lower BG A 28-year-old male patient with type 1 diabetes reports how he manages his exercise and glucose control. Which behavior indicates that the nurse should implement additional teaching? - The patient increases daily exercise when ketones are present in the urine The nurse is assessing a 22-year-old patient experiencing the onset symptoms of type 1 diabetes. To which question would the nurse anticipate a positive response? - “Have you lost weight lately?” A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for a follow-up visit in the clinic several months from now. Which test will the nurse schedule to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for the patient? - Glycosylated hemoglobin The nurse is assessing a 55-year-old female patient with type 2 diabetes who has a body mass index of 31 kg. which goal in the plan of care is most important for this patient? - The patient will reach a glycosylated hemoglobin level of less that 7% A patient who has type 1 diabetes plans to swim laps for an hour daily at 1 pm. What advice should the clinic nurse plan to give this patient? - BS checks before, during, and after swimming Which statement by the patient who has newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes indicates a need for additional instruction for the nurse? - “I can choose any foods, as long as I use enough insulin to cover the calories” Which nursing action is most important in assisting an older patient who has diabetes to engage in moderate daily exercise?