The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who reports experiencing diaphoresis and shakiness in the early morning hours. The nurse should expect which change in the client's treatment plan?

Scheduling of an oral glusoce tolerance test (OGTT).

An insulin pump to better control the client's blood glucose.

The evening dose of NPH insulin will need to be decreased.

Glucose levels will be tested at bedtime, 0300, and upon awakening.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. An OGTT is not directly related to the symptoms of hypoglycemia experienced in the early morning.

B. An insulin pump is a possible treatment but is not the immediate change needed for managing hypoglycemia.

C. Diaphoresis and shakiness in the morning suggest possible nocturnal hypoglycemia, which may require a decrease in the evening dose of NPH insulin to prevent such episodes.

D. Testing glucose levels at multiple times can be part of managing diabetes but does not address the immediate need for adjustment in insulin dosing.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Increasing protein intake will not heal the kidney's nephrons in end-stage kidney disease.

B. While preventing malnutrition is important, protein intake needs to be carefully managed to avoid complications from waste buildup.

C. Decreasing protein intake is necessary because the kidneys' ability to filter waste products is compromised.

D. Protein intake should be decreased to prevent the buildup of nitrogenous wastes, which the failing kidneys cannot adequately filter. Dialysis can help remove these wastes, but dietary management is still crucial.

Correct Answer is ["21"]

Explanation

To calculate the flow rate in gtt/min, you can use the formula: (Volume in mL * Drop factor) / Time in minutes.

For 1 L of lactated Ringer's IV, which is 1000 mL, to be infused over 12 hours (720 minutes), with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL, the calculation would be: (1000 mL * 15 gtt/mL) / 720 minutes = 15000 gtt / 720 minutes ≈ 20.83 gtt/min.

Therefore, the nurse should regulate the infusion to approximately 21 gtt/min.

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The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who reports experiencing diaphoresis and shakiness in the early morning hours. The nurse should expect which change in the client's treatment plan?

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The nurse is providing dietary education to a client in end stage kidney failure who requires dialysis three times a week. Which information is important for the nurse to include about the client's daily diet?

Correct Answer is D

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A client receives a prescription for 1 L of lactated Ringer's IV to be infused over 12 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse regulate the infusion? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

Correct Answer is ["21"]

Explanation

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