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 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.
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?
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?
A nurse is teaching a community class about diabetes prevention and maintenance. The nurse is reviewing the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Which information would be included in this segment of the teaching?
Which of the following sleep disorders has been most commonly associated with type 1 diabetes?
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?
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 41-year-old client has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The nurse is teaching the client about how to perform self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) at home. The nurse instructs the client about how to use a lancet to obtain a blood sample. Which technique would the nurse most likely include?
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?