A patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) has blood glucose levels that are consistently between 180 to 250 mg/dL. Which nursing action will the nurse plan to implement?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Elevated glucose in CF often indicates CFRD (CF-related diabetes), typically requiring insulin.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Voice rehabilitation is planned after a total laryngectomy, and a variety of assistive devices are available to restore communication. Although the ability to communicate orally is changed, it would not be lost.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Orange-colored body secretions are a side effect of rifampin. The patient does not have to stop taking the medication. The findings are not indicative of an allergic reaction. Alterations in red-green color discrimination commonly occurs when taking ethambutol.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Drug interactions can occur between the antiretrovirals used to treat HIV infection and the medications used to treat TB.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Readings in the yellow zone indicate a decrease in peak flow. The patient should use short-acting β2-adrenergic (SABA) medications. Readings in the green zone indicate good asthma control. The patient should exhale quickly and forcefully through the peak flow meter mouthpiece to obtain the readings.