ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. My child might have nausea and vomiting with hypoglycemia.'B. The onset of low blood glucose usually occurs slowly.'C. My child might complain of feeling shaky when their blood glucose level is low.'D. Sweating can occur with hyperglycemia.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Shakiness is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, indicating the parents' understanding.

Question 2 of 5

The charge nurse on a hospital unit is leading a committee that must choose new paint colors for the nurse's station. The charge nurse elicits the opinions of all group members and then organizes a vote. The charge nurse's leadership style can be said to be:

A. ScientificB. Laissez-faireC. DemocraticD. Autocratic

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Democratic leadership involves encouraging group participation and decision-making through voting, which matches the charge nurse's actions.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is teaching about disease management for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. A weight reduction program will make me hypoglycemic.'B. I am to take my blood sugar reading after meals.'C. Insulin allows me to eat ice cream at bedtime.'D. Give the insulin injections in my abdominal area.'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Administering insulin in the abdomen is a correct technique, indicating understanding.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about managing their illness. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Chew on mint leaves to relieve indigestion.B. Limit fluid intake not related to meals.C. Season foods with black pepper.D. Avoid eating within 3 hr of bedtime.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Avoiding meals close to bedtime reduces reflux by allowing digestion before lying down.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with diabetes about which dietary source should provide the greatest percentage of calories. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching?

A. Most of my calories each day should be from fats.'B. Protein should be my main source of calories.'C. I should eat more calories from complex carbohydrates than anything else.'D. Simple sugars are needed more than other calorie sources.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Complex carbohydrates are recommended as the primary calorie source for stable blood glucose in diabetes.

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