NSG 170 Exam 1 (Glucose Regulation) Test Questions and Correct Answers
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NSG 170
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NSG 170
Which lab value supports the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis in a client with T1D?
Dec serum glucose Dec serum calcium levels Inc BUN levels Inc serum bicarbonate levels inc BUN levels (bc of dehydration)
Which common cause of DKA would consider when caring for a postoperative client with diabe...
NSG 170 Exam 1 (Glucose Regulation)
Test Questions and Correct Answers
Which lab value supports the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis in a client with T1D?
Dec serum glucose
Dec serum calcium levels
Inc BUN levels
Inc serum bicarbonate levels ✅inc BUN levels (bc of dehydration)
Which common cause of DKA would consider when caring for a postoperative client
with diabetes?
Emotional stress
Presence of infection
Inc insulin dose
Inadequate food intake ✅presence of infection
Which statement is accurate when teaching a client with diabetes about foot care?
Remove any corns on your feet
Wear shoes that are a size larger than your feet
Examine your feet weekly for potential sores
Wear synthetic fiber socks when exercising ✅wear synthetic fiber socks when
exercising
Which factor may have precipitated ketoacidosis in a client with T1D who has been
adhering to a prescribed insulin regimen?
Increase exercise
Dec food intake
Working night shift
Upper respiratory infection ✅upper respiratory infection
Which symptoms would be seen in a client with T1D who is experiencing
hypoglycemia?
, A client newly diagnosed with T1D asks why it is necessary to exercise on a regular
basis. Which response is accurate?
Exercise dec insulin sensitivity
It stimulates glucagon production
Exercise improves the cellular uptake of glucose
It reduces metabolic requirements for glucose ✅exercise improves the cellular uptake
of glucose
An obese client with T2D asks about the intake of alcohol or special 'dietetic' food in the
diet. Which instruction would be included in the teaching plan?
Alcohol can be consumed, with its calories counted in the diet
Unlimited amounts of sugar substitutes can be used as desired
Alcohol should not be used in cooking because it adds too many calories
Special dietetic foods are needed because many regular foods cannot be used
✅alcohol can be consumed, with its calories counted in the diet
What physiological changes would the nurse expect to find in a client with a 20-year hx
of T2D?
Blurry, spotty, hazy vision
Arthritic changes in hands
Hyperactive knee and ankle jerk reflexes
Dependent pallor of the feet and lower legs ✅blurry, spotty, hazy vision
Which common complaints of diabetes would the nurse assess for in a client with a long
hx of the disease?
Leg ulcer
Loss of visual acuity
Increased creatinine clearance
Prolonged capillary refill in toes
Dec sensation in the lower extremities ✅leg ulcer
Loss of visual acuity
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