ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide regarding this type of insulin?

A. Insulin glargine has a duration of 24 to 36 hr.B. Insulin glargine has a duration of 14 to 22 hr.C. Insulin glargine has a duration of 6 to 10 hr.D. Insulin glargine has a duration of 3 to 6 hr.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin with a duration of 24 to 36 hours.

Question 2 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 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing a teaching session about reducing the risk of complications of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A. Sustain hyperglycemia to reduce deterioration of nerve cells.B. Enroll in a smoking cessation program.C. Maintain optimal blood pressure to prevent kidney damage.D. Reduce cholesterol and saturated fat intake.E. Increase physical activity and daily exercise.

Correct Answer: B,C,D,E

Rationale: Smoking cessation, blood pressure control, cholesterol reduction, and exercise reduce diabetic complications; sustaining hyperglycemia is incorrect as it worsens outcomes.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client about causes of biliary cirrhosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Hepatotoxic medicationsB. Hepatitis CC. Excessive alcohol consumptionD. Obstruction of the bile duct

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Biliary cirrhosis is caused by bile duct obstruction, leading to bile accumulation and liver damage.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. My morning blood glucose should be between 200 and 230.'B. I should not take my regular insulin when I am sick.'C. I should eat a snack half an hour before playing soccer.'D. I can store unopened bottles of insulin in the freezer.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A snack before exercise prevents hypoglycemia, showing the childâ€™s understanding.

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