The nurse is discussing the importance of exercising with a client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes whose diabetes is well controlled with diet and exercise. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching about diabetes?
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Question 2 of 56
The client received 10 units of Humulin R, a fast-acting insulin, at 0700. At 1030 the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) tells the nurse the client has a headache and is really acting 'funny.' Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
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Question 3 of 56
Which electrolyte replacement should the nurse anticipate being ordered by the health-care provider in the client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) who has just been admitted to the ICU?
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Question 4 of 56
The emergency department nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with HHNS who has a blood glucose of 680 mg/dL. Which question should the nurse ask the client to determine the cause of this acute complication?
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Question 5 of 56
The client is admitted to the medical department with a diagnosis of rule-out (R/O) acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor to confirm this diagnosis?
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