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A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus has received treatment with 4 ounces of orange juice for a hypoglycemic episode. Accucheck has risen to 90 mg/dL. Lunch is not scheduled for another two hours. How should the nurse proceed to ensure that hypoglycemia does not reoccur?

A client who is edentulous tells the nurse, “I don’t bother going to the dentist anymore since I don’t have any teeth.” Which response by the nurse demonstrates appropriate understanding of oral health needs for this client?

Client presents with complaints of excessive fatigue, weight gain, constipation and cold intolerance. What lab test should the nurse anticipate being ordered by the physician?

A client has been started on alendronate (Fosamax) to treat osteoporosis. Which comment by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The discharge nurse is teaching insulin administration to an older client. Based on the nurse’s understanding of the older learner which teaching strategy would be the best to use?

A 68-year-old client asks the nurse, “I hear about Medicare and Medicaid. What’s the difference?” Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

Client is admitted with acute pancreatitis after attending a three-day wedding celebration. The client is made NPO and is given Morphine for pain of 8/10 in left upper abdomen. What labs does the nurse anticipate the physician will order specific to the pancreas?

An older client who lives alone is experiencing slow but steady weight loss over the past year. What should the nurse encourage the client to do to address this concern?

A client is complaining of a dry mouth (xerostomia). What shall the nurse tell the client to avoid to prevent further damage to the mouth and potential aggravation of the condition?

An elderly patient is having difficulty sleeping and is requesting a sleeping pill. How should the nurse respond?