An older diabetic client feels shaky and checks his blood glucose level with his blood glucose monitor. The blood sugar is 44. The client knows that he should eat 10 to 15 grams of carbohydrates immediately
Which is the best food choice for this client?
A) a half cup of diet soda pop
B) half of an apple with the peel
C) a half cup of orange juice
D) three to five pieces of sugar-free candy
C
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A 78-year-old retired teacher with a history of osteoporosis has fallen in her bathroom and sustained a supcapital femoral fracture. She is scheduled for an ORIF (open reduction inter-nal fixation) in the morning
The type of traction that the patient is most likely to be placed in preoperatively is: 1. Bryant's. 2. Buck's. 3. pelvic. 4. Crutchfield tongs.
The nurse has shifted her practice from an illness focus to a health focus. Which of the following has this nurse implemented?
1. Standardized care plans 2. Critical pathways 3. Instructing a client on relaxation techniques to aid with sleep 4. Holding around-the-clock medication when a client is asleep
Why must the nurse always know the laws concerning nursing in the state where the nurse is employed? Select all that apply
A. Because the nurse is required to practice consistent with such laws. B. Because the nurse may be sued at any time for any reason. C. Because the nurse may be terminated by the agency if the law is not upheld. D. Because the nurse may have to quote the law to clients to explain nursing procedures. E. Because it will protect the agency from lawsuits brought by unhappy clients. F. Because it will protect the rights of both the nurses giving care and their clients.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older patient. When interacting with the patient the nurse should recognize which effect of aging on short- and long-term memory?
a. Both types of memory are retrieved more easily with aging. b. Short-term memory is slightly more difficult to retrieve with aging. c. Short-term memory is retrieved more easily than long-term memory. d. Long-term memory is retrieved more easily than short-term memory.