ATI: Diabetes Practice Questions And Answers 2023/2024

A nurse is caring for a client who has a blood glucose of 52 mg/dL. The client is lethargic but arousable. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first? recheck blood glucose in 15 min provide a carb and protein food provide 15 g of simple carbs report findings to the provider - Answer- provide 15 g of simple carbs a nurse is preparing to administer a morning dose of insulin aspart to a client who has type 1 diabetes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? check blood glucose immediately after breakfast administer insulin when breakfast arrives hold breakfast for 1 hr after insulin administration clarify prescription bc insulin should not be administered at this time - Answer- administer insulin when breakfast arrives A nurse is preparing to administer morning doses of insulin glargine and regular insulin to a client who has a blood glucose 278 mg/dL. which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Answer- draw up and administer regular and glargine insulin in separate syringes a nurse is presenting info to a group of clients about nutrition habits that prevent T2 diabetes. Which of the following should the nurse include in the information? SATA eat at regular intervals decrease intake of saturated fats increase daily fiber limit saturated fat intake to 15% of daily caloric intake include omega 3 fatty acids in diet - Answer- eat at regular intervals decrease intake of saturated fats increase daily fiber intake include omega-3 fatty acids in the diet a nurse is teaching foot care to a client who has diabetes. which of the following info should the nurse include in the teaching? SATA remove calluses using OTC remedies apply lotion b/w toes test water temp with fingers before bathing trim toenails straight across wear closed toe shoes - Answer- Trim toenails straight across Wear closed-toe shoes a nurse is reviewing the health history of a client who has diabetes T2. Which of the following are risk factors for HHNS? SATA Evidence of recent MI BUN 35 mg/dL Takes a cal