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Which of the following actions are a result of insulin administration? Select all that apply.

The nurse will caution the client with diabetes mellitus who is taking a sulfonylurea that alcoholic beverages should be avoided while taking these drugs because they can produce which side effect?

The nurse is checking the laboratory results of an adult client with type 1 diabetes (see chart below). What laboratory result indicates a problem that should be managed?  Laboratory Results Test Result Blood glucose 182 mg/dL Total cholesterol 205 mg/dL Hemoglobin 12.3 mg/dL Low density lipoprotein cholesterol 125 mg/dL

An elderly female received first, second and third degree burns to her face, her front chest and abdomen, right arm, and right leg. What percentage of her body received burns? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

The nurse is receiving results of a blood glucose level from the laboratory over the telephone. What will the nurse do to correctly obtain the laboratory results?

A diabetic client arrives in the Emergency Department with the diagnosis of Diabetic Ketoacidosis. The physician orders the continuous infusion to be given 0.3units/minute.  The infusion has 250 units of Regular Insulin mixed in 500 mL of 0.45% NS.  Set the infusion pump to the correct rate.  Your answer should only be a number!

Which information will the nurse include when developing a teaching plan for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply.

What time of day, for a client taking insulin, is best for the client to exercise?

A registered nurse is planning the client assignments for the day. Which of the following clients are appropriate for the LPN? Select all that apply.

A client with type 1 diabetes states that she uses only one site for insulin injections. The site shows evidence of lipodystrophy. The nurse uses other sites for injections. What outcome will the nurse expect?