A nurse gave a diabetic client insulin with breakfast but the client did not eat any food. Two hours later, the client appeared diaphoretic and had slurred speech. The client became unconscious, so the nurse checked his blood sugar. The blood sugar was 15. Which of the following at is the next step that the nurse should take?

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which signs and symptoms would prompt the nurse to immediately check a POC glucose? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assigned 4 clients and receives report. The nurse knows to monitor which of the following clients for hypoglycemia?

A client presents to the emergency room complaining of abdominal pain. The client states “I feel sick”, then begins dry heaving and suddenly becomes pale and sweaty. What interventions should the nurse prioritize for this client at this time? Select all that apply.

A nurse is teaching a diabetic client’s family about what to do in case the client develops hypoglycemia. The client’s mother asks what to give to the client if her blood glucose levels drop too low. Which item is an example that should be given right away for low blood glucose levels? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with diabetes and is receiving treatment for hypoglycemia. The nurse gives the client a nursing diagnosis of Fear related to the diabetes diagnosis based on the client’s behavior and sense of anxiety when she talks about managing her disease. What type of nursing intervention is most applicable for this nursing diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which signs and symptoms would prompt the nurse to get an immediate point-of-care glucose level? Select all that apply.

The nurse checks a client’s blood sugar and it is 32mg/dL. The nurse immediately gives the client some orange juice and graham crackers. Which of the following should the nurse do next?

A client is admitted to the unit with a tumor on located on the pancreas. The nurse is performing an assessment and knows to assess for which of the following complications?