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The nurse identifies that the dietary teaching provided for a client with diabetes is understood when the client states, "My diet: 1 Should be rigidly controlled to avoid emergencies." 2 Can be planned around a wide variety of commonly used foods." 3 Is based on nutritional requirements that are the same for all people." 4 Must not include eating any combination dishes and processed foods."

2 Can be planned around a wide variety of commonly used foods."

One week after beginning antithyroid medication for the treatment of hyperthyroidism, a client reports diarrhea, abdominal pain, and a fever. The client is admitted with a diagnosis of thyrotoxic crisis. The nurse determines that the most important intervention for this client is: 1 Limiting fluid intake 2 Reducing body temperature and heart rate 3 Observing for an exaggerated response to sedatives 4 Treating the associated hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis

2 Reducing body temperature and heart rate

A client with type 1 diabetes receives Humulin R insulin in the morning. Shortly before lunch the nurse identifies that the client is diaphoretic and trembling. What is the nurse's most appropriate action? 1 Administer insulin to the client 2 Give the client lunch immediately 3 Encourage the client to drink fluids 4 Assess the client's blood glucose level

4 Assess the client's blood glucose level

A nurse is transferring a client with a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma from a bed to a chair. What is the most important nursing intervention associated with this procedure for this client? 1 Supporting the client on the weak side 2 Ensuring that the chair is close to the client's bed 3 Placing sturdy shoes with rubber soles on the client's feet 4 Having the client sit on the side of the bed for a few minutes before the transfer

4 Having the client sit on the side of the bed for a few minutes before the transfer

The nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with diabetes about the importance of glucose monitoring. Which of the following blood glucose levels should the nurse identify as hypoglycemia? 1 58 mg/dL 2 68 mg/dL 3 78 mg/dL 4 88 mg/dL

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