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One hour after receiving 7 U of regular insulin, the client presents with diaphoresis, pallor, and tachycardia. The priority nursing action would be to
- A. notify the physician.
- B. call the lab for a blood glucose level.
- C. offer the client milk and crackers.
- D. administer glucagon.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diaphoresis, pallor, and tachycardia indicate hypoglycemia, a medical emergency. Milk and crackers provide fast-acting carbohydrates. Options A, B, and D delay treatment or are reserved for severe cases.
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The mother of a 10-year-old boy with IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) calls to discuss the child’s self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) home readings. He is being tightly regulated with a combination of NPH and regular insulin before breakfast and supper. The past two mornings his blood sugar readings were 220 mg/dL and 210 mg/dL. The nurse should advise the mother to
- A. continue with his medication regime.
- B. check his blood sugar during the night.
- C. give his NPH insulin later in the evening.
- D. serve his bedtime snack earlier in the evening.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High morning blood sugars suggest rebound hyperglycemia (Somogyi effect) from nocturnal hypoglycemia, requiring nighttime glucose checks. Options A, C, and D are premature: continuing the regimen ignores the issue, and adjusting insulin or snack timing requires confirmation.
A low-income client needing to satisfy essential protein needs.
Which of the following foods would the nurse encourage a low-income client to eat to satisfy essential protein needs?
- A. Legumes.
- B. Red meat.
- C. Seafood.
- D. Cheese.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) correct-legumes are an economical source rich in protein (2) high in protein, but more expensive to purchase (3) high in protein, but more expensive to purchase (4) high in protein, but more expensive to purchase
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of falls.
- A. Which intervention should be included in the care plan for a client with a history of falls?
- B. Keep the bed in a high position to discourage getting out of bed.
- C. Encourage the client to remain in bed as much as possible.
- D. Place a night light in the bathroom.
- E. Restrict the client’s fluid intake in the evening.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A night light in the bathroom reduces fall risk by improving visibility during nighttime ambulation, a common time for falls. High bed positions and bed rest increase fall risk, and fluid restriction is unrelated to fall prevention.
In providing care to a 14 year-old adolescent with scoliosis, which of the following will be most difficult for this client?
- A. Compliance with treatment regimens
- B. Looking different from their peers
- C. Lacking independence in activities
- D. Reliance on family for their social support
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Looking different from their peers. Conformity is critical at age 14, and visible differences due to scoliosis treatment can be challenging.
An older man is being prepared for discharge after treatment for dehydration.
Which of the following statements, if made by the patient to the nurse, indicates that further teaching is needed?
- A. I should weigh myself daily.'
- B. I should drink fluids throughout the day.'
- C. I can use a measuring cup to find out how much I drink during the day.'
- D. I should let my doctor know if I get dizzy when I change positions.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to dehydration. Be careful, this is a negative question. (1) correct-would only indicate overhydration, not response to dehydration (2) will help prevent recurrence of dehydration, should force fluids to 3,000 cc/day (3) would give good indication of total intake (4) would indicate postural hypotension resulting from volume deficit