Diabetes Mellitu Mr. Henry Jones

Mr. Jones states that sometimes he gets high readings that do not make sense and asks the nurse why that

would be. After acknowledging his concern, what is the appropriate response by Jenny?

• Ask the client to remind her about his concern later, when they ill have more time to talk.

• Ask the client to bring in his glucometer and the hospital will check it out and return it if defective.

• Have the client review the steps for self monitoring blood glucose (SMGB).

• Tell the client that someone else will answer his technical question.

Jenny reviews Mr. Jones’ blood glucose result of 198. Which of the following is a correct understanding of this finding?

• It is within the accepted reference range

• It is below the accepted reference range

• It is within the post-meal reference range

• It is above the accepted reference range

Jenni is preparing to administer M. Jone' insulin. How many units should she administer?

• 15 Units

• 17 Units

• 4 Units

• 2 Units

Jenny is preparing the insulin dose for Mr. JONES. Which of the following actions should she take?

• Ask another nurse to verify the correct dosage of insulin for administration.

• Ask another nurse to prepare the insulin and take it to the client's room for the PN to administer.

• Take the prepared insulin to the charge nurse and ask her to administer it.

• Prepare the insulin and verify the dosage to be administered.

Mr. JONES' sife cals the nurses' station, saying her husband is "acting strangely" and requests that someone come to see him. Which of the following is the appropriate response by Nurse Jenny?

• "I'll sent one of the assistive personnel to the room right away."

• "I'll be right there to check on him."

• "I'll send the charge nurse in as soon as she gets back from break."

• "I'll request that the physician see him right away."

Jenny observes that Mr. JONES appears to be confused and diaphoretic. Based on these finds, she understands that this is likely

• Hypo glycemia

• Hyperglycenic Hyperosmolar Nonketosis (HHNK)

• Hyperglycemia

• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Jenny collects data indicating that Mr. JONES has early signs of hypoglycemia. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse?

• Administer insulin

• Monitor vital signs.

• Request a laboratory blood glucose test.

• Provide a simple carbohydrate.