A nurse is caring for a client with type 2 diabetes who has been prescribed an incretin mimetic medication for blood glucose control. Which medication is an example of an incretin mimetic?

A nurse works in a busy healthcare unit of the hospital which includes care of clients with many different types of chronic illnesses. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to help prevent the spread of infection among clients who have diabetes?

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and has developed hypoglycemia. Which vital signs would be most consistent with this condition?

The nurse is caring for a client with poorly managed diabetes mellitus. The nurse is planning education for this client. Which statement by the client indicates a need for more education?

Which of the following is NOT caused by an autoimmune response?

The nurse understands that type II diabetes is considered a milder form of diabetes because of which of the following?

A 35-year-old client with type 1 diabetes is in the hospital following surgery. The client has an order for combination insulin therapy to be administered on a sliding scale depending on his blood glucose levels. The nurse uses a rapid-acting insulin to achieve short term control and mixes it with another type. Which type of insulin may be used in combination with rapid-acting insulin for this type of therapy?

Which of the following are complications of diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching foot and skin care to a client with diabetes. Which of the following education points is appropriate?

A 31-year-old client with type 1 diabetes uses about 25 units of Humalog insulin in a typical day. Using the 500 Rule, the approximate insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio for this client would be: