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Question 1 of 2

When a client informs the nurse that he is experiencing hypoglycemia, the nurse provides immediate intervention by offering:

A. one commercially prepared glucose tablet. B. two hard candies. C. 4-6 ounces of fruit juice. D. 2-3 teaspoons of honey.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 2-3 teaspoons of honey. In the case of hypoglycemia, the usual recommendation for treatment is 10-15 grams of fast-acting simple carbohydrate orally if the client is conscious and able to swallow. This can be achieved by providing 2-3 teaspoons of honey. While commercially prepared glucose tablets or 4-6 ounces of fruit juice are also suitable choices, adding sugar to unsweetened juice is unnecessary as the fruit sugar in juice contains enough simple carbohydrate to raise blood glucose levels. Adding sugar could lead to a sharp and prolonged increase in blood sugar levels. Two hard candies may not provide the recommended 10-15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate needed for quick elevation of blood glucose levels in cases of hypoglycemia.

Question 2 of 2

A client with schizophrenia and his parents are meeting with the nurse. One of the young man's parents says to the nurse, 'We were stunned when we learned that our son had schizophrenia. He was no different from his older brother when they were growing up. Now he's had another relapse, and we can't understand why he stopped his medication.' Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

A. Telling the parents, 'Medication noncompliance is the most frequent reason that people with this diagnosis relapse.' B. Telling the parents, 'Well, it's his decision to take his medicine, but it's yours to have him live with you if he stops the medication.' C. Asking the client, 'How can we help you to take your medicine or to tell us when you're having problems so that your medication can be adjusted?' D. 'Your concerns are appropriate, but I wonder whether your son was having trouble telling someone that he had concerns about his medication.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The appropriate response is to ask the client how they can be helped in taking their medication or sharing problems to adjust the medication. This approach promotes direct communication with the client, allowing for better assessment of the situation and understanding the client's motivations and behaviors. It also encourages openness and mutual communication between the client and their family. Choice A provides important information about noncompliance as a common reason for relapse but lacks a therapeutic approach by not facilitating emotional expression. Choice B uses a threatening message and is nontherapeutic. Choice D prematurely analyzes the client's motivations without sufficient assessment and lacks a therapeutic communication style.

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