The nurse is caring for a client with type I diabetes. The nurse anticipates treating this client’s condition with which of the following medications?
A 38-year-old client has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and must take injectable insulin to manage the disease. The nurse is teaching the client about how to inject insulin and the client becomes very upset and anxious at the thought of giving herself an injection. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?
Which of the following sleep disorders has been most commonly associated with type 1 diabetes?
A 28-year-old female client has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The nurse is talking with the client about diet, such as what foods to include and what foods to avoid. Which statement made by the client indicates that more teaching is needed?
A client arrives at the healthcare clinic for diagnostic testing for diabetes. After reviewing the test results, the provider diagnoses the client with prediabetes. Which information from the nurse would be appropriate to teach this client about prediabetes?
A client with neuropathy is being discharged home. The nurse is providing discharge education on which of the following medications for neuropathy?
You are working telephone triage for an after-hours family medicine clinic. A patient has called who is diabetic and been sick for the last 3 days with a cold. Which of the following symptoms reported by the patient is the LEAST concerning?
A nurse is caring for a diabetic client who uses an insulin pump. The client is in the hospital for diagnostic testing of kidney disease and the provider has ordered an MRI. Which action of the nurse is most appropriate?
A client with a history of diabetes has a blood sugar of 54 mg/dL. They are conscious and awake, but feel cold and clammy, diaphoretic, weak, and slightly confused. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate intervention at this time?
A nurse is preparing to administer two types of insulin to mix together for administration. The first vial has intermediate acting insulin and is cloudy. The second vial has short acting insulin and is clear. What administration principles are related to drawing up the insulin from the second vial? Select all that apply.
