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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?

A client with Type II diabetes mellitus is started on glyburide, once daily. You will teach the client to take the medication at what time of the day?

A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is admitting a client who has Type 1 diabetes mellitus. For each potential provider’s prescription, click to specify if the prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated. Vital Signs:  1400: Temperature: 37.2° C (99° F) Heart rate: 128/min Respiratory rate: 30/min Blood pressure: 98/58 mm Hg SpO2 saturation: 89% on room air Nurse’s Notes: 1400 Client reports increased glucose levels and “feeling really bad.” States, “I think I may have given myself the wrong dose of insulin.” Oriented to person, place, and time; appears lethargic.      Skin is warm and moist. Decreased turgor. Dry mucous membranes.                    Pulse is rapid, S1S2 heard on auscultation.  Respirations deep and rapid. Fruity odor noted to breath. Chest is clear on auscultation.                     Bowel sounds auscultated in 4 quadrants. Reports anorexia and abdominal pain.               Reports frequent urination with no difficulty. Diagnostic Results:  1430: Sodium: 130 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium: 5.4 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) Glucose: 570 mg/dL  (74 to 106 mg/dL) BUN: 22 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL) Creatinine: 1 mg/dL (0.5 to 1 mg/dL)

What would be your immediate goal for a patient with increased ICP?

A patient is admitted after suffering multiple traumatic injuries in a motorcycle accident. He has skin lacerations on his face and forearm. X-rays reveal fracture of C-7 and fractured femur. He is alert and oriented. Pupils equal at 5 mm, reactive to light. No sensation in legs and feet.  Which of the following would be the lowest priority in providing care for this pt? 

A client who had intracranial surgery is experiencing diabetes insipidus.  The nurse plans care knowing that the client is experiencing which problem?