The nurse is teaching a class of newly diagnosed adolescent diabetics. The topic for tonight is hypoglycemia. The nurse asks one young man to name one thing that can cause hypoglycemia in an insulin-dependent diabetic
Which of the following would be an acceptable answer? A) Acute illness B) Stress C) Delaying meal time D) Too much food
C
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Hypoglycemia can occur from taking too much insulin, inadequate food intake, delayed or skipped meals, extra physical activity, or consumption of alcohol without food.
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The nurse is reviewing the medications for an elderly client. Which of the following would NOT be a factor that affects pharmacokinetics in older clients?
a. Increased serum albumin b. Decreased gastrointestinal motility c. Decreased enzyme activity d. Decreased glomerular filtration
A patient of northern European descent recovering from surgery denies postoperative pain; however, vital signs indicate an elevated pulse and blood pressure
The patient refuses to move in bed. Which nursing action would best ensure comfort and timely discharge? a. Give the pain medicine as prescribed. b. Ask the physician to prescribe the analgesics around the clock. c. Explain that the pain medicine will help prevent complications. d. Respect the patient's denial of pain, and do not encourage the pain medicine.