Your patient on insulin therapy has pale, cool, moist skin and is confused. What is the quickest way to reverse these symptoms?
A. glucagon IV
B. IV glucose in a dextrose solution
C. give 15 g of carbs by mouth
Ans: B. IV glucose in a dextrose solution
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The nurse is discussing hospice care with the family of a client dying of cancer. The spouse asks the nurse if Medicare will continue to pay if the client lives longer than 6 months. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "I will call someone in the finance office to come speak with you about your question." B) "Are you concerned about paying for your spouse's health care?" C) "It is unlikely your husband will live past 6 months." D) "Please ask the doctor to explain the role of hospice before discharge."
The diabetic nurse educator would emphasize to a group class that quality of life in diabetes can be enhanced by
a. becoming a full and active partner in control of diabetes. b. complying with the prescribed medical regimen. c. not having too many complications from the disease. d. taking as few medications to control the diabetes as possible.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A patient with a deep vein thrombosis receiving a heparin infusion and warfarin (Coumadin) therapy develops bleeding gums. What action should the nurse take?
a. Notify the registered nurse. b. Offer the patient a saline mouth rinse. c. Turn off the heparin infusion immediately. d. Tell the patient to gargle with mouthwash.