Nursing Management of Diabetes
The nurse is educating a patient with type 1 diabetes about disease self-management. Which statement indicates the patient understands the instructions given?
"I will record my blood glucose levels in a log book and bring these to my appointments."
The nurse is educating a patient about proper foot care. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
"I will soak my feet in Epsom salts every night."
Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching a patient with type 1 diabetes about self-management?
"Keep your fasting blood glucose level below 125 mg/dL."
Which interventions should the nurse perform for a patient with diabetes who appears confused and responds to questions with irritation?
Give the patient a snack. Check the patient's blood glucose level.
A patient with diabetes is admitted to the hospital for a colon resection as treatment for cancer. Which actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to manage the patient's diabetes?
Administer insulin subcutaneously as prescribed. Provide foot care every shift and assess for ulcers. Assess the abdominal incision for signs of infection.
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the hospital with no history of diabetes but who has a blood glucose level consistently greater than 200 mg/dL. Which action should the nurse take?
Review the patient's current medication list.