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Question 1 of 5

A glucagon emergency kit is prescribed for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus. When should the nurse instruct the client and family that glucagon needs to be administered? When should the nurse instruct the client and family that glucagon needs to be administered?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Glucagon is used to treat severe hypoglycemia by stimulating the liver to release glucose. It is critical for the client and family to recognize and treat low blood sugar emergencies promptly.

Question 2 of 5

A glucagon emergency kit is prescribed for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus. When should the nurse instruct the client and family that glucagon needs to be administered? When should the nurse instruct the client and family that glucagon needs to be administered?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Glucagon is used to treat severe hypoglycemia by stimulating the liver to release glucose. It is critical for the client and family to recognize and treat low blood sugar emergencies promptly.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client is concerned that the medication is not working. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Exploring the client’s concern clarifies specific issues, guiding subsequent interventions to address effectiveness or side effects.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has been prescribed gabapentin 300 mg by mouth (PO) three times a day for postherpetic neuralgia. Which symptom should the nurse tell the client to report to the healthcare provider? Which symptom should the nurse tell the client to report to the healthcare provider?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Gabapentin can cause fluid retention, leading to rapid weight gain, which may signal serious issues like heart or kidney problems. This symptom requires prompt reporting to the healthcare provider for further evaluation.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse observes that a client has become lethargic 30 minutes after receiving an opioid injection for pain. Which vital sign should the nurse obtain first? Which vital sign should the nurse obtain first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Opioids can cause respiratory depression, a life-threatening side effect. Assessing respiratory rate first ensures the client’s airway and breathing are adequate.

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