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 nurse is educating a newly diagnosed diabetic client about what to do when they are sick. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates that further education is necessary?
A nurse is assessing a client with a history of diabetes. The client tells the nurse that she does not feel well. The nurse checks her blood glucose levels and gets a result of 51 mg/dL. What signs or symptoms would the nurse expect to see with this blood glucose level? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client that has just been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate education topic regarding foot care for this newly diagnosed client?
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 client with type 1 diabetes has developed peripheral neuropathy as the result of the disease, resulting in altered sensations in the extremities. What nursing interventions would be most appropriate? Select all that apply.
Which best describes how high stress levels can impact diabetes management?
A client with type II diabetes is not following the treatment regimen. Which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate this client will begin taking to help control blood glucose levels?
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.
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic diabetic neuropathy. The client requests non-pharmacological interventions to cope with the condition. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate intervention for this client?
