When collecting data on a child diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus, the nurse notes that the child has had weight loss and other symptoms of the disease. Which fasting blood glucose level would the nurse expect this child to have?
A) 60 mg/dL
B) 120 mg/dL
C) 180 mg/dL
D) 240 mg/dL
Ans: D
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As a nurse, you are asked to educate your daughter's sixth grade class on injury prevention. Which topic would not be appropriate to discuss in this setting?
1. Seat belts 2. Protective sports gear, such as helmets 3. Safe sex 4. Water safety
The nurse performing a physical examination of a client with pruritus suspects the client has urticaria. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse document in this situation?
A) Edematous, raised pink wheals that itch and burn B) Areas of the skin that are completely lacking in pigmentation C) Small vesicles with reddened and pruritic skin that is sometimes crusted D) Small, scaly patches of skin
The nurse instructs a patient about the prescribed medication zolpidem (Ambien). Which patient statement indicates that teaching was effective?
A. "I should report any confusion or hallucinations." B. "I can take this medication with my evening cocktail." C. "I can take this medication any time before going to bed." D. "This medication causes no side effects."