A middle-aged patient with diabetes mellitus type 2 is being treated for hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome, which developed from an infection. During discharge teaching, the nurse emphasizes what concept?
A) Reduce use of insulin when ill.
B) Exercise moderately.
C) Increase frequency of glucose testing when ill.
D) Increase amount of carbohydrates in diet.
C
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A) Tophi on the pinna and earlobe B) Dark yellow cerumen in the external auditory canal C) Pain on manipulation of the auricle D) Air bubbles visible in the middle ear
A preoperative patient receives atropine before induction of anesthesia. The nurse caring for this patient understands that this agent is used to prevent:
a. anxiety. b. bradycardia. c. dry mouth. d. hypertension.
Goals of peer assistance programs to assist nurses impaired by alcohol or other substances include:
a. seeing that the nurse is publicly identified to coworkers b. reporting the nurse to the state board of nursing c. finding colleagues to assist the nurse in covering up problems d. helping the recovering nurse to safely reenter the workforce
A nurse is caring for a client with dementia. What measure should the nurse take when
assisting the client with nutrition and hydration? A) Keep reminding the client to chew and swallow B) Place the spoon and fork in the client's hand C) Provide a variety of foods to encourage eating D) Encourage the client to sit alone for meals