A nurse is providing breast self-examination teaching to a client who is menopausal. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the teaching was effective? (Select all that apply.)

Choice A reason:
Applying a foot plate to the bed is not primarily intended to prevent pressure points from developing around the edges of the splint. A foot plate can help in maintaining proper alignment and preventing foot drop, but it does not address the issue of pressure points caused by the splint.

Choice B reason:
Repositioning the client is a key intervention to prevent pressure points. By changing the client's position regularly, the nurse can ensure that no single area is under prolonged pressure, which could lead to skin breakdown and pressure sores. This is particularly important in clients with limited mobility due to skeletal traction.

Choice C reason:
Removing the weights for a few minutes each hour is not a standard practice for preventing pressure points in balanced skeletal traction. The weights are integral to maintaining the necessary pull on the fractured femur, and their removal could disrupt the traction setup and potentially affect fracture healing.

Choice D reason:
Applying lotion to the skin under the edges of the splint is not recommended as it could soften the skin and make it more susceptible to injury. Instead, padding and proper positioning are used to protect the skin from the hard edges of the splint.

The correct answer is: d. Hypoglycemia

Choice A reason:

Hyperglycemia: This statement is wrong because hyperglycemia typically presents with symptoms like increased thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue, not sweating and anxiety.

Choice B reason:

Nephropathy: This statement is wrong because nephropathy, a kidney complication, does not cause acute symptoms like sweating and anxiety. It usually presents with proteinuria and progressive kidney dysfunction.

Choice C reason:

Ketoacidosis: This statement is wrong because diabetic ketoacidosis usually presents with symptoms like fruity breath, nausea, vomiting, and deep, rapid breathing (Kussmaul respirations), not sweating and anxiety.

Choice D reason:

Hypoglycemia: This statement is correct because hypoglycemia is characterized by symptoms such as sweating, anxiety, palpitations, and confusion due to the release of adrenaline in response to low blood glucose levels.