Glucose EAQs Practice Test

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• During a 5-day hunger strike, which hormone primarily provides glucose as energy through catabolism?
• Which information is essential to include in teaching an adolescent with type 1 diabetes?
• An obese client with type 2 diabetes asks about the intake of alcohol or special 'diabetic' foods in the diet. Which instruction would be included in the teaching plan?
• A client with type 1 diabetes has a bedtime finger-stick glucose of 258 mg/dL and a sliding-scale regular insulin prescription. What should the nurse do?
• What is a key consideration when adjusting meal plans for an adolescent with type 2 diabetes during social activities?
• What is the first step in preparing for insulin administration?
• Which instruction will the nurse provide to a client with type 2 diabetes who develops gout when teaching about the administration of allopurinol?
• Which information would the nurse base a response on to a parent who asks for guidance regarding who to tell of the diagnosis of diabetes of their child who plays on the soccer team?
• What guidance should be given to an adolescent with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes who plans to exercise?
• Which statement best reflects an approach to education for a child with type 1 diabetes?
• After applying glucose gel to a patient with hypoglycemia, why does it work?
• Which statement about using an insulin pump is least accurate?
• In diabetic ketoacidosis, which electrolyte disturbance is most commonly observed?
• Which information will the nurse include when teaching a client with type 1 diabetes about using an insulin pump?
• Which home-care instruction is appropriate for a patient taking an oral hypoglycemic who develops flu-like illness?
• Which statement about insulin injections is true?
• Which statement summarizes weight management for a client with diabetes?
• A newborn born to a mother with inadequately controlled type 1 diabetes is likely to be which size infant at birth?
• When a client with type 1 diabetes takes guaifenesin cough syrup, what should be done regarding carbohydrate management?
• A client with diabetes mellitus complains of difficulty seeing. Which factor would the nurse suspect as the cause?
• Which type of insulin would the nurse recognize as compatible with IV solutions when caring for a client with diabetes who is scheduled to receive an intravenous administration of 25 units of insulin in 250 mL normal saline?
• Which statement accurately describes the afternoon hypoglycemia risk in a patient who takes morning NPH insulin?
• In type 1 diabetes mellitus, which cellular process contributes to fatigue due to the underlying pathophysiology?
• Which insulin type is commonly used for rapid correction and can be given intravenously in pediatric patients?
• For children with type 1 diabetes, a principle is to account for variability in activity. How should the nurse advise compensating for increased physical activity?
• A nurse is teaching a 10-year-old child with type 1 diabetes about insulin needs. Which statement correctly identifies when insulin needs decrease?
• What would you expect in the laboratory findings of a client with type 2 diabetes?
• A 15-year-old with type 1 diabetes arrives at the clinic and argues with a parent in front of the nurse. Which approach should the nurse take?
• Which statement correctly differentiates penlike insulin delivery devices from syringes?
• Which statement about pregnancy and diabetes explains why infants may be larger?
• Which factor would contribute most to the onset of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHNS)?
• Which statement made by a diabetic client shows that dietary teaching by the nurse was effective?
• When teaching an adolescent with type 1 diabetes about dietary management, which instruction would the nurse include?
• Which complication of diabetes would the nurse assess for in a client with a long history of the disease?
• Which statement by a client with type 2 diabetes indicates to the nurse that additional dietary teaching is needed?
• When a client experiences rebound hyperglycemia after a hypoglycemic episode, which action should the nurse take?
• Which laboratory value supports the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis in a client with type 1 diabetes?
• What practice best demonstrates effective prevention of foot infections in a person with diabetes?
• Which insulin will the nurse prepare for the emergency treatment of ketoacidosis?
• Which nursing intervention is appropriate to include in the plan of care for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
• A child with type 1 diabetes is receiving 15 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH at 7:00 AM. When would hypoglycemia from the NPH insulin be anticipated?
• An adolescent with a history of type 1 diabetes is admitted in ketoacidosis. Which precipitating factor would the nurse suspect?
• Which newborn would the nurse anticipate will experience hypoglycemia?
• Which statement about self-monitoring blood glucose in a 9-year-old with type 1 diabetes is most appropriate?
• Which statement indicates dietary planning can include a wide variety of foods?
• Which hormone inhibits both insulin and glucagon secretion?
• Which maternal condition would cause the nurse to expect signs of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in a neonate?
• Which approach best supports a patient with diabetes who reports erectile dysfunction?
• What is the most appropriate nursing action when a client is admitted with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)?
• In planning teaching for a fifth-grade child with type 1 diabetes to self-administer lispro and glargine insulin, which action should the plan include?
• A patient develops diaphoresis, weakness, and pallor at 7:00 AM after taking 3:30 units of NPH insulin at 7:00 AM. Which reaction is most likely?
• Which explanation describes why a tube of glucose gel helps reverse hypoglycemia?
• When obtaining the history of a client recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, which symptom would the nurse expect to see?
• Which eye condition is the most common cause of vision loss in diabetes?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with hypoglycemia in a person with diabetes?
• Which of the following is a sign observed in a newborn infant of a diabetic mother that may indicate hypoglycemia?
• An RN notices a licensed practical nurse expresses reluctance to perform a task. What is the appropriate initial response?
• What is the short-term goal for a client with a new insulin pump who is being discharged?
• Which instruction would the nurse include in a teaching plan for a client taking an oral hypoglycemic daily for type 2 diabetes who is concerned about flu?
• An oral hypoglycemic agent is indicated for which condition?
• Which adverse effect is a primary concern with metformin therapy that requires prompt assessment?
• For home blood glucose monitoring, which practice is appropriate for a client managing diabetes with oral antidiabetic meds?
• Which molecule excessively accumulates in the blood to precipitate the signs and symptoms associated with a diabetic coma?
• The laboratory findings of an obese hypertensive adolescent reveal hyperinsulinemia and dyslipidemia. Which condition should be anticipated in the plan of care?
• Which statement best reflects the role of family in diabetes management for a child with type 1 diabetes?
• Which statement best explains why a snack is offered for a child who is receiving NPH insulin?
• What is the priority short-term goal when teaching a client with type 1 diabetes who is placed on an insulin pump?
• During a visit, a client with uncontrolled diabetes discusses financial concerns. Which nurse statement is therapeutic?
• Which intervention would the nurse implement for a client who has type 1 diabetes and has an elevated blood glucose?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with hypoglycemia?
• Which outcome is the best indication that a client with type 1 diabetes is successfully managing the disease?
• Which effects of exercise would the nurse share with a client with diabetes who asks how exercise will affect insulin and dietary needs?
• Which fasting plasma glucose level indicates prediabetes?
• Which symptom would most strongly indicate hypoglycemia in a client receiving insulin?
• Which manifestation would the nurse expect to find when assessing a client with hypoglycemia?
• Which ketone body is commonly detected in the breath of someone with diabetic ketoacidosis?
• Which microvascular complication is most commonly associated with vision loss in diabetes?
• Which common cause of diabetic ketoacidosis would the nurse consider when caring for a postoperative client with diabetes?
• During a teaching session about insulin injections, which statement explains why insulin cannot be taken in pill form?
• Which hormone is primarily responsible for raising blood glucose in type 1 diabetes?
• Which child would be screened for type 2 diabetes during a local health screening?
• Which statement about gestational diabetes management during the second trimester is accurate?
• What is the primary goal in the initial management of HHNS?
• When traveling, what is the best approach to meal planning for a person with type 2 diabetes?
• A nurse delegates administering oral medications to an LPN, but the LPN is reluctant to take the assignment. What is the most appropriate initial response by the RN?
• For which condition is an oral hypoglycemic agent indicated?
• A client with type 2 diabetes has been receiving insulin in the hospital while treated for sepsis. The infection is resolving and the provider orders discontinuation of the 7:00 AM dose with glyburide at 8:30 AM, but the insulin was already given at 7:00 AM. What initial action should the nurse take?
• Which action most directly helps prevent diabetic ketoacidosis in a person with type 1 diabetes?
• Which client is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus?
• In an adolescent with type 1 diabetes who stops adhering to therapy, which developmental task best explains this behavior?
• A client with type 1 diabetes receives Humulin R insulin in the morning. Shortly before lunch the client is diaphoretic and trembling. Which intervention is appropriate?
• A neonate born to a mother with type 1 diabetes is at risk for which complication?
• The nurse suspects diabetes mellitus. Which statement supports this conclusion?
• Why is insulin not available in tablet form for treating type 1 diabetes?
• Which statement best describes the action of glyburide in type 2 diabetes?
• Which insulin is short-acting and typically given before meals?
• Which medication is responsible for neonatal hypoglycemia?
• Which statement best differentiates Type 1 diabetes from Type 2?
• Which response will the nurse provide to a client with type 2 diabetes taking one glyburide tablet daily who asks whether an extra tablet should be taken before exercise?
• The nurse observes that a client's urine has a sweet fruity odor. Which information is important to evaluate when performing a further client assessment?
• A client who is 60 pounds more than the ideal body weight is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Which concept should the nurse include in teaching about diabetes when discussing strategies to lose weight?
• A patient reports sweating, tachycardia, and tremors with a glucose of 60 mg/dL and a low cortisol level. Which medication would be administered?
• What is the intended effect on potassium when insulin is given with dextrose after rapid IV potassium infusion?
• For a pregnant client with type 1 diabetes, which action is most likely to reduce the risks of disease-related complications?
• Which symptom would indicate to the nurse that teaching about hypoglycemic reaction was effective?
• Which statement about type 1 diabetes would the nurse include when teaching an adolescent?
• Which statement best describes the preferred route and agent for treating diabetic ketoacidosis in the hospital?
• Which teaching approach is most effective for adults newly diagnosed with diabetes in terms of reinforcement?
• Which assessment finding would the nurse associate with diabetic ketoacidosis?
• During an insulin reaction, what is the most appropriate immediate treatment?
• In addressing an adolescent’s nonadherence to diabetes regimen, which approach best supports acceptance?
• Which statement by a client prescribed metformin extended release to control type 2 diabetes indicated the need for further education?
• What is the greatest advantage of using an insulin pump?
• When planning teaching for a client with type 2 diabetes who is prescribed an oral hypoglycemic agent, which statement best reflects a potential concern?
• The newborn of a diabetic mother is being monitored for tremors, periods of apnea, cyanosis, and poor sucking. These manifestations are associated with which complication?
• Between which weeks of gestation would a client with type 1 diabetes expect to increase her insulin dosage?
• What is the goal of fasting plasma glucose levels for a client with diabetes mellitus?
• Which cellular process associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus results in increased client fatigue?
• In diabetic ketoacidosis, what respiratory pattern is commonly observed?
• Which combination of factors best describes risk factors for type 2 diabetes?
• The nurse is teaching a young adolescent with type 2 diabetes about nutritional needs. Which statement demonstrates that the adolescent understands what was taught?
• In an infant of a diabetic birth parent who is large for gestational age (LGA), which assessment finding would be significant?
• In a diabetic patient undergoing surgery, which statement best explains continuing insulin after surgery?
• Which of the following statements best describes a symptom pattern typical of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes?
• Which information should the nurse emphasize when teaching lifelong management of type 1 diabetes to adults compared with adolescents?
• In a child with type 2 diabetes undergoing abdominal surgery, what is a typical postoperative change in blood glucose due to stress?
• Why are infants born to mothers with diabetes at risk for neonatal hypoglycemia after birth?
• In a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis, which electrolyte change is most important to monitor when starting insulin therapy?
• What is an appropriate teaching goal for a client who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
• A morning dose of NPH given at 7 AM is most likely to cause hypoglycemia in which part of the day?
• An adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus in ketoacidosis with a blood glucose level of 170 mg/dL begins a continuous insulin infusion. Which adverse reaction to the infusion is most important for the nurse to monitor?
• Which laboratory finding supports the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis?
• A patient with long-standing type 1 diabetes who has not controlled their condition may present with which common complication detected on assessment?
• Which action is recommended for immediate management of hypoglycemia in a conscious person with diabetes?
• What is the recommended first step to treat suspected hypoglycemia in a person with diabetes?
• Before starting counseling for a 15-year-old with type 1 diabetes who has a history of noncompliance, which information would the nurse consider most typical?
• What initial response would be appropriate to a patient with type 2 diabetes who confides that he has been unable to have an erection for several years?
• Which method is used for home monitoring of blood glucose in a person with diabetes?
• For a type 2 diabetic controlled with oral antidiabetic medications who is prescribed regular insulin during elective surgery, which information should the nurse include?
• Which statement reflects a correct premixing practice before administering insulin?
• Which symptom is most likely to indicate hypoglycemia in a client receiving insulin?
• In a pregnant client with gestational diabetes in the second trimester, which statement about insulin needs is correct?
• Which mechanism best describes how glyburide lowers blood glucose?
• List the actions in order the nurse will perform when mixing a short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin in the same syringe.
• Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of hypoglycemia?
• Which initial intervention would the nurse expect the provider to order for a client admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis?
• For a client with type 2 diabetes using metformin as monotherapy, which adverse effect should be taught to monitor?
• To teach a child with diabetes about self-administering insulin, which practice should be included?
• Which symptom would indicate hyperglycemia in a person using insulin therapy?
• Which laboratory finding is consistent with diabetic ketoacidosis?
• Which statement made by a client recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes indicates that further education is necessary regarding the teaching plan?
• Which finding would prompt rechecking the blood glucose level before administering a mealtime insulin dose?
• Which practice should be emphasized when teaching lifelong diabetes management to adults?
• In the insulin-potassium scenario, what mechanism explains why insulin is used after rapid potassium infusion?
• Which information would the nurse include in the teaching plan of an adolescent who is found to have type 1 diabetes?
• Which statement correctly describes insulin needs for a person with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes?
• Which statement about delegation of administering oral antibiotics by a registered nurse is true?
• Which fluid shift direction is observed in a hyperosmolar fluid imbalance in type 1 diabetes?
• An infant of a mother with type 1 diabetes is at risk for hypoglycemia after birth. Which explanation best describes why?
• A client is receiving 45 units of intermediate-acting insulin at 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate when discussing bedtime snacks with the parent?
• During pregnancy, how should insulin dosage and dietary needs be managed?
• Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for improving glycemic control in an adolescent with type 2 diabetes?
• Which value defines hypoglycemia in an infant of a diabetic mother?
• Which statement about insulin delivery options is least accurate?
• Why should a person with diabetes test urine for ketones during illness or periods of elevated blood glucose?
• To prevent lipodystrophy during self-administered insulin therapy, what practice is recommended?
• Which action would help foster acceptance of the diabetic regimen by an adolescent with type 1 diabetes who is in ketoacidosis and admits to not adhering to the regimen?
• Which laboratory results support the nurse's suspicion that a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is experiencing ketoacidosis?
• Which laboratory finding is more characteristic of HHNS than of DKA?
• In education for a client with type 2 diabetes starting oral antidiabetic medication, which plan item is essential?
• The nurse caring for a client with hypoglycemia anticipates a prescription for which medication?
• In the context of diabetic ketoacidosis, which finding would indicate elevated ketone production in the blood?
• What daily foot-care practice should a diabetic follow to prevent foot complications?
• What is the priority long-term goal for a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in self-care?
• If a client with diabetes has a blood glucose of 30 mg/dL and the protocol calls for 15 g of simple carbohydrate, which should the nurse give?
• The nurse plans to teach a school-aged child with type 1 diabetes who is self-administering intermediate-acting and regular insulin how to self-administer the insulin before discharge. Which procedure would the nurse teach first?
• When taking a health history of a 5-year-old recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, the nurse would anticipate which approach to health teaching?
• Which practice is recommended to prevent lipodystrophy at insulin injection sites?
• Which symptom is most commonly associated with a hypoglycemic episode?
• Which teaching principle is most appropriate when providing instructions to an older client recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus?
• A client's breath has a sweet, fruity odor. Which condition is affecting this client?
• A pregnant woman with type 2 diabetes continues to take an oral hypoglycemic agent. Which newborn condition should the nurse assess for?
• What is a primary advantage of using penlike insulin delivery devices over syringes?
• Which complication would the nurse suspect when a health care provider prescribes one tube of glucose gel for a client with type 1 diabetes?
• Postoperative insulin requirements for a client with type 1 diabetes are expected to be:
• Which eye disorder is associated with high blood pressure and diabetes?
• Which time range would a nurse teach as the highest risk for hypoglycemia for a client with type 1 diabetes who self-administers NPH insulin every morning at 8:00 AM?
• Which action should the nurse take when a client with type 1 diabetes reports hunger, thirst, tiredness, and frequent urination?
• Which intervention would the nurse include to decrease the risk of complications for a client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
• Which 15 g carbohydrate source is recommended for treating hypoglycemia in a conscious patient?
• Which statement best describes sliding-scale insulin therapy?
• In a client with type 1 diabetes, tremors, pallor, and diaphoresis may occur during which precipitating factor?
• A client with type 1 diabetes has an above-the-knee amputation because of severe lower extremity arterial disease. Two days after surgery, which intervention is appropriate when preparing the client to eat dinner?
• Before administering a mealtime insulin dose, which finding would prompt the nurse to recheck the blood glucose level in a diabetic client?
• A client with type 1 diabetes has dry, hot, flushed skin; a fruity odor to the breath; and is having Kussmaul respirations. Which complication does the nurse expect the client is experiencing?
• When teaching a client with type 1 diabetes who will self-administer injections with an insulin pen, which instruction is most appropriate?
• In untreated diabetes mellitus, an increase in which blood component is responsible for the metabolic acidosis?
• An adolescent with diabetes has a 6:30 AM fasting glucose of 180 mg/dL. What is the priority nursing action?
• Which statement belongs in the sick-day management plan for a person with type 2 diabetes taking oral medications?
• In a patient with type 1 diabetes using an insulin pump, which symptom best indicates hyperglycemia?
• In a newborn from a mother who used an oral hypoglycemic agent during pregnancy, which neonatal complication should be anticipated?
• While obtaining a client's health history, which factor would the nurse identify as predisposing the client to type 2 diabetes?
• In which order will the nurse perform the actions associated with insulin administration?
• Which response will the nurse provide to a client with type 2 diabetes taking one glyburide tablet daily who asks whether an extra tablet should be taken before exercise?
• Which should the adolescent with type 1 diabetes be advised to eat during an insulin reaction at a basketball game?
• What is the appropriate response to a client taking an oral hypoglycemic tablet daily who asks if an extra tablet should be taken before exercise?
• Which intervention would relieve symptoms associated with a hypoglycemic reaction?
• Which child would the nurse recommend screening for type 2 diabetes during a local health screening?
• What is the primary goal of diabetes self-management?
• Lipodystrophy at insulin injection sites is most accurately described as...
• Why is 15 g of a simple sugar administered when a client with diabetes experiences hypoglycemia?
• In suspected diabetic ketoacidosis, what is the initial step in management?
• An adult with type 2 diabetes on an oral hypoglycemic agent develops an infection with poor oral intake. Which action is most appropriate?
• Which condition would cause a nontender 5-cm indurated region on the upper arm where the client says, 'That is where I give myself insulin shots'?
• Which statement best reflects appropriate management for an adolescent with diabetes in terms of treatment adherence?
• Which statement is important for the nurse to include when discussing insulin needs with an adolescent newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes?
• When preparing a client for a serum glucose test, which instruction is appropriate?
• A 24-year-old client with type 1 diabetes asks how pregnancy will affect her diet and insulin needs. Which response is appropriate?
• The nurse is providing instructions about foot care for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which practice would be included?
• In pediatric type 1 diabetes management, which component contributes to effective glycemic control?
• Which clinical finding supports the conclusion that a client had a hypoglycemic reaction to insulin?
• Why is IV potassium prescribed in addition to regular insulin for clients in diabetic ketosis?
• Child is prescribed insulin glargine before breakfast. Which instruction is most appropriate for the nurse to give the parent regarding a bedtime snack?
• What is an appropriate nursing action to prevent nocturnal hypoglycemia in a patient on twice-daily intermediate-acting insulin?
• During an IV insulin infusion in an adolescent with very high blood glucose, which complication should be prioritized to monitor?
• In type 2 diabetes, which laboratory pattern is most likely when not in ketoacidosis?
• In the school plan for morning hypoglycemia risk in a child with type 1 diabetes, which morning routine is a reasonable check?
• Which statement by a client about safe insulin administration indicates the need for further education?
• Which period of time would a nurse recognize as the greatest risk of hypoglycemia when caring for a client who receives regular insulin daily at 8:00am?
• Which eye complication is associated with diabetes that involves retinal neovascularization?
• Which instruction will the nurse provide to a client with type 2 diabetes who develops gout when teaching about the administration of allopurinol?
• A client’s fasting plasma glucose level is evaluated. The client is considered diabetic if results fall within which range?
• Which factor is associated with reduced insulin requirements during physical activity?
• During DKA treatment, which laboratory value should be monitored closely to prevent complications from insulin therapy?
• Which sign is most characteristic of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHNS) compared with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
• Which type of eye disorder will the nurse expect to read in the EMR of a client who has increase blood pressure, severe myopia, and high blood glucose levels?
• What angle is recommended for an insulin injection in an obese patient?
• How should insulin be stored for best quality and effectiveness?
• Which statement about insulin pump advantages is true?
• If a client with type 1 diabetes receives daily regular insulin at 8:00 AM, when is a hypoglycemic reaction most likely to occur and be monitored?
• Which medication is most likely to cause metabolic side effects such as weight gain and dyslipidemia in an adolescent with diabetes?
• In discharging a 9-year-old boy with recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes, which parental statement would indicate a potential issue in future family dynamics?
• Which statement best describes how insulin works in the body?
• Why should extended-release metformin not be crushed?
• Which statement best describes a common long-term ocular complication of diabetes?
• An adolescent with type 2 diabetes, BMI of 30, fatigue, polyuria, and neuropathic symptoms. Which intervention would be included as part of treatment?
• Which statement best describes the overall goal of insulin therapy in diabetes management?
• Which condition is likely being experienced by a client receiving NPH insulin every morning who reports feeling nervous at 4:30 PM and has skin that is moist and cool?
• How will the nurse respond to a client with a diagnosis to type 1 diabetes who becomes agitated and says, 'I am scared of shots. If that is my only option, I’ll just have to go into a coma and die!' When told that lifelong insulin will be needed?
• Which change in insulin requirements is expected on the first postpartum day for a client with type 1 diabetes?
• What is the purpose of an evening snack for a client receiving NPH insulin?
• A client with type 2 diabetes is learning self-care to prevent foot infections. Which statement indicates correct understanding?
• Which symptom would you expect in a patient experiencing hypoglycemia?
• A client admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis is given sick day management education. Which statement indicates a need for further education?
• Before a fasting serum glucose test, what practice is recommended?
• Why may insulin requirements decrease during the first trimester in a person with type 1 diabetes?
• In learning about insulin pen priming, which statement is accurate?
• Which option best describes the three modalities to include in teaching for a child with type 1 diabetes along with insulin therapy?
• Which eye problem is the leading cause of blindness in clients with diabetes?
• When differentiating type 1 from type 2 diabetes, which clinical presentation is most characteristic of type 1?
• Which medication class is most associated with metabolic syndrome including weight gain and dyslipidemia?
• The nurse is assessing a client with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find as a characteristic sign?
• In an infant of a diabetic mother, which sign would indicate hypoglycemia?
• When treating hypoglycemia in a patient with diabetes, why is 15 g of simple sugar given?
• In a teaching plan for an 8-year-old with type 1 diabetes, which modalities should be included in addition to insulin?
• What is the first nursing intervention when glucose is found in a patient's urine?
• Which factor contributes to a client's slow rate of healing?
• Which statement describes the main difference when considering type 1 diabetes at diagnosis?
• When teaching a client with diabetes about monitoring for episodes of hypoglycemia, which symptom would the nurse include in the teaching plan?
• A newborn whose mother has type 2 diabetes and used an oral hypoglycemic agent during pregnancy is at risk for which neonatal condition?
• The nurse explains that the peak action of NPH insulin typically occurs within which time frame?
• Which intervention should be prioritized when planning teaching for a child recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes?
• When planning teaching for a 9-year-old with learning disability, the best nurse response to the parent who says the child cannot care for themselves is to:^
• What is the priority concern for a 10-year-old recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
• Which condition would the nurse identify as the likely cause of profound weakness and nervousness in a client who became confused shortly after self-administering the morning dose of 10 units regular insulin and 25 units of NPH insulin after a light breakfast with no additional intake the 3 hours since that time?
• Which fluid shift will the nurse take into consideration when assessing a client with type 1 diabetes who is experiencing a fluid imbalance?
• Which mechanism of action explains how glyburide decreases serum glucose levels?
• The nurse teaching a prenatal class is asked why infants of a diabetic mother are larger than those born to women who do not have diabetes. On which information about pregnancy and diabetes would the nurse base the response?
• A 9-year-old child with type 1 diabetes is prone to morning hypoglycemic episodes. Which intervention would the school nurse include in the plan of care?
• The regulation of type 1 diabetes in an 8-year-old child is best attained with a combination of therapeutic modalities in addition to insulin. Which modalities should be included in the teaching plan?
• Which insulin would the nurse conclude has the fastest onset of action?
• When teaching a child with learning disability about diabetes, the best approach is to include the child now to foster future independence. Which option supports this?
• Which statement best describes the rationale for using an insulin pump in a school-age child?
• Which instruction by the nurse is most important for the school-age child to understand when using an insulin pump?
• Which unique response is associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) that is not exhibited with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)?