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Capillary glucose monitoring is being performed every 4 hours for a female client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Insulin is administered using a scale of regular insulin according to glucose results. At 2 p.m., the client has a capillary glucose level of 250 mg/dl for which he receives...

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NCLEX Exam: Endocrine Disorders
Questions & 100% Correct Answers-
Latest Test | Graded A+ | Passed
Capillary glucose monitoring is being performed every 4 hours for a female client

diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Insulin is administered using a scale of regular insulin

according to glucose results. At 2 p.m., the client has a capillary glucose level of 250 mg/dl

for which he receives 8 U of regular insulin. Nurse Vince should expect the dose's:

a. onset to be at 2 pm and its peak to be at 3 pm

b. onset to be 2:15 pm and its peak to be at 3 pm

c. onset to be at 2:30 pm and its peak to be at 4 pm

d. onset to be at 4 pm and its peak to be at 6 pm

֎ -:- C

Nurse Joey is assigned to care for a postoperative male client who has diabetes mellitus.

During the assessment interview, the client reports that he's impotent and says he's

concerned about its effect on his marriage. In planning this client's care, the most

appropriate intervention would be to:

a. Encourage the client to ask questions about personal sexuality.

b. Provide time for privacy.

c. Provide support for the spouse or significant other.

d. Suggest referral to a sex counselor or other appropriate professional.

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֎ -:- D

Nurse Noemi administers glucagon to her diabetic client, then monitors the client for

adverse drug reactions and interactions. Which type of drug interacts adversely with

glucagon?

a. Oral anticoagulants

b. Anabolic steroids

c. Beta-adrenergic blockers

d. Thiazide diuretics

֎ -:- A

When assessing a male client with pheochromocytoma, a tumor of the adrenal medulla

that secretes excessive catecholamine, nurse April is most likely to detect:

a. a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg.

b. a blood glucose level of 130 mg/dl.

c. bradycardia.

d. a blood pressure of 176/88 mm Hg.

֎ -:- D

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Nurse Perry is caring for a female client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who exhibits

confusion, light-headedness, and aberrant behavior. The client is still conscious. The nurse

should first administer:

a. I.M. or subcutaneous glucagon.

b. I.V. bolus of dextrose 50%.

c. 15 to 20 g of a fast-acting carbohydrate such as orange juice.

d. 10 U fast-acting insulin

֎ -:- C

During a class on exercise for diabetic clients, a female client asks the nurse educator how

often to exercise. The nurse educator advises the clients to exercise how often to meet the

goals of planned exercise?

a. At least once a week

b. At least three times a week

c. At least five times a week

d. Every day

֎ -:- B

For a diabetic male client with a foot ulcer, the physician orders bed rest, a wet-to-dry

dressing change every shift, and blood glucose monitoring before meals and bedtime. Why

are wet-to-dry dressings used for this client?

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