NUR 146 UNIT 2 SUPPORT QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | NEW UPDATE 2025
a nurse caring for a client with a BG level of 50 who is lethargic but arousable.
what action should the nurse take first? - ANSWER provide 4oz grape juice
a nurse presenting information to a group of clients about nutrition habits to
reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes should include which of the following? -
ANSWER reduce your intake of meat/processed food, decrease your intake of
saturated fats, increase your daily fiber intake, include omega-3 fatty acids
a nurse teaching a client with diabetes about foot care should include? -
ANSWER perform nail care after bathing, trim toenails straight across, wear
closed toe shoes
the nurse is developing a plan of care about exercise for a client newly diagnosed
with diabetes. what should be included in the plan? - ANSWER properly fitting
footwear is important, exercise should be done after meals when glucose levels
are rising, it is important to monitor BG levels before, during and after exercise,
exercise induced hypoglycemia may occur several hours after exercise
the nurse is preparing a pt for a computed tomography scan using iodine contrast
media. which medication should the nurse question is prescribed one day before
the scheduled procedure? - ANSWER metformin
a pt prescribed acarbose asks when is the best time to take this medication. what
is the correct response by the nurse? - ANSWER with the first bite of food
, a client has a BG level of 400mg/dL which of the following medications the client
is prescribed may have contributed to this elevated level? - ANSWER
prednisone
which of the following instructions should the nurse include when doing discharge
teaching for a client prescribed glipizide for type 2 diabetes. - ANSWER do not
take this medication if you are allergic to sulfa, if you take atenolol with this
medication, you may not feel symptoms of hypoglycemia
when caring for a client with SIADH, which of the following assessment findings
should the nurse expect? - ANSWER decreased serum NA, decreased serum
osmolarity
when caring for a client with diabetes insipidus, which urinalysis findings should
the nurse expect? - ANSWER decreased specific urine gravity
the nurse is providing teaching to a pt diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. which
statement by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER I
should expect muscle weakness as a symptom
the nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetes insipidus 4hrs ago. the
client was treated with DDAVP and IV fluids. what indicates the treatment has
been effective? - ANSWER decrease in urine output, urine specific gravity of
1.029
when caring for a client with diabetes insipidus which assessment changes require
priority actions? - ANSWER pale urine color, increased serum osmolality
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | NEW UPDATE 2025
a nurse caring for a client with a BG level of 50 who is lethargic but arousable.
what action should the nurse take first? - ANSWER provide 4oz grape juice
a nurse presenting information to a group of clients about nutrition habits to
reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes should include which of the following? -
ANSWER reduce your intake of meat/processed food, decrease your intake of
saturated fats, increase your daily fiber intake, include omega-3 fatty acids
a nurse teaching a client with diabetes about foot care should include? -
ANSWER perform nail care after bathing, trim toenails straight across, wear
closed toe shoes
the nurse is developing a plan of care about exercise for a client newly diagnosed
with diabetes. what should be included in the plan? - ANSWER properly fitting
footwear is important, exercise should be done after meals when glucose levels
are rising, it is important to monitor BG levels before, during and after exercise,
exercise induced hypoglycemia may occur several hours after exercise
the nurse is preparing a pt for a computed tomography scan using iodine contrast
media. which medication should the nurse question is prescribed one day before
the scheduled procedure? - ANSWER metformin
a pt prescribed acarbose asks when is the best time to take this medication. what
is the correct response by the nurse? - ANSWER with the first bite of food
, a client has a BG level of 400mg/dL which of the following medications the client
is prescribed may have contributed to this elevated level? - ANSWER
prednisone
which of the following instructions should the nurse include when doing discharge
teaching for a client prescribed glipizide for type 2 diabetes. - ANSWER do not
take this medication if you are allergic to sulfa, if you take atenolol with this
medication, you may not feel symptoms of hypoglycemia
when caring for a client with SIADH, which of the following assessment findings
should the nurse expect? - ANSWER decreased serum NA, decreased serum
osmolarity
when caring for a client with diabetes insipidus, which urinalysis findings should
the nurse expect? - ANSWER decreased specific urine gravity
the nurse is providing teaching to a pt diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. which
statement by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER I
should expect muscle weakness as a symptom
the nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetes insipidus 4hrs ago. the
client was treated with DDAVP and IV fluids. what indicates the treatment has
been effective? - ANSWER decrease in urine output, urine specific gravity of
1.029
when caring for a client with diabetes insipidus which assessment changes require
priority actions? - ANSWER pale urine color, increased serum osmolality
