A client who has type 2 diabetes begins taking glipizide. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?

"I will need to check my blood sugar once daily or more."

"I should not take this medication if I have a sulfa allergy."

"I will begin by taking this once daily with breakfast."

"I may continue to have a glass of wine with dinner."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

a) Checking blood sugar once daily or more is a proactive and accurate self-management practice for individuals with diabetes.

b) Glipizide does not contain sulfa, so having a sulfa allergy is not a contraindication for taking this medication. The client needs clarification on this point.

c) Taking glipizide once daily with breakfast is a reasonable dosing schedule.

d) Having a glass of wine with dinner may be acceptable, but moderation and monitoring for interactions are advisable.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a) Stopping all antibiotics and implementing strict use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer is not the appropriate response to the observed symptoms. The focus should be on addressing the potential infection.

b) The symptoms suggest the possibility of Clostridium difficile infection, and discontinuing the cephalosporin is crucial. Vancomycin or metronidazole is commonly used to treat C. difficile infection.

c) Requesting an additional antibiotic to override the effects of the cephalosporin is not the appropriate course of action. The focus should be on discontinuing the causative antibiotic.

d) Increasing the dose of cephalosporin is contraindicated in the presence of suspected C. difficile infection. Isolation measures may be implemented, but the priority is discontinuing the causative antibiotic and initiating appropriate treatment for the infection.

A. Discuss possible opiate dependence with the client's provider. B. Note the effectiveness of the analgesia in the client's chart. C. Encourage the client to turn over, and cough and take deep breaths. D. Prepare to administer naloxone and provide respiratory support.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a) While discussing possible opiate dependence is important, the immediate concern is the client's respiratory depression and altered level of consciousness, which may require naloxone administration.

b) Noting the effectiveness of analgesia is relevant but does not address the current respiratory depression and lethargy observed in the client.

c) Encouraging the client to turn over and cough may not be effective in addressing severe respiratory depression, and immediate intervention is needed.

d) The client's symptoms, including drowsiness, lethargy, pinpoint pupils, and respiratory depression, are consistent with opioid overdose. Naloxone is the antidote for opioid toxicity and should be administered promptly.

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