A nurse is instructing the parents of a 5-year-old diabetic client on how to manage the
recurring hypoglycemic condition. What instruction, as indicated by the physician,
should be included in parent teaching?
A) Use chocolate bars to relieve the hypoglycemic condition
B) Place glucose between the upper lip and teeth if child is unconscious
C) Avoid giving peanut butter crackers or pieces of hard candy
D) Learn to use a glucagon emergency kit
D
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Maternal phenylketonuria (PKU) is an important health concern during pregnancy be-cause:
a. It is a recognized cause of preterm labor. b. The fetus may develop neurologic problems. c. A pregnant woman is more likely to die without dietary control. d. Women with PKU are usually retarded and should not reproduce.
The mother of a 6-year-old child receiving
diphenoxylate (Lomotil) for the last 4 days for diarrhea reports by telephone that the diarrhea has stopped and that the child's pants cannot be zipped or buttoned today. What is your best advice? a. "Give the child only half the dose of the drug today." b. "Do not give the child fluids for the next 24 hours." c. "Stop the drug and go immediately to the prescriber's office." d. "This is expected because when diarrhea is cured the stool enlarges the abdomen."
The 3 to 11 shift LPN/LVN charge nurse on a 20-bed nursing home unit is asked by the only other staff member on duty, a nursing assistant, "Will it be all right if I go home tonight while you are giving report to the night shift?
My husband needs the car so he can go to work." The best response by the charge nurse is a. "It's all right tonight, but don't make a habit of it." b. "Sure, our residents will be sound asleep by 11 PM." c. "Have you lost your mind? What would happen if the owner dropped in for a surprise visit?" d. "That won't be possible. You must be here to answer lights while I give report to the night staff."
The nurse provides teaching to a group of nurses on the topic of children diagnosed with Kwashiorkor. Which statement is most accurate related to the diagnosis of Kwashiorkor?
A) "These children have a severe deficiency of vitamin D." B) "It is important to increase the intake of protein for these children." C) "The highest incidence of this disease is seen in children who are adolescents." D) "The cause of this disease can be treated very simply."