Sherpath Lesson - Other Diabetes Therapies and Nursing Management

Which instruction would the nurse provide to a high school athlete with diabetes who was seen in the emergency department after a syncopal episode during a basketball game? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

"Carry a source of quick-acting carbohydrate with you."; "Obtain a capillary blood glucose level before you exercise."

Which instruction would the nurse give a patient with type 2 diabetes who calls the health care provider's office and reports having the flu? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

"Continue taking your insulin and/or oral agent."; "Increase oral fluid intake to prevent dehydration."; "If you are eating less you can supplement food intake with carbohydrate-containing fluids."

Which statement would the nurse include in the teaching about exercise for a patient with diabetes?

"Exercise is best done right after meals."

Which statement indicates that the patient understands the instructions given about self-management of type 1 diabetes?

"I will record my blood glucose levels in a log and bring these to my appointments."

Which statement made by a patient with diabetes indicates a need for further teaching about proper foot care?

"I will rub lotion between my toes every night."

Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care when caring for a patient with a history of diabetes who is admitted to the hospital for a colon resection as treatment for cancer? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Administer insulin subcutaneously as prescribed; Provide foot care every shift and assess for ulcers; Assess the abdominal incision for signs of infection

Which patient finding would prompt the home health nurse to provide further education when visiting a patient with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes?

Consistently skipping meals

Which subjective assessment finding indicates a need for patient education about reducing the risk of developing complications from diabetes?

Reports walking barefoot only when it is warm outside

Which patient action indicates an understanding of dietary intake associated with diabetes?

Using artificial sweeteners for beverages