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Nursing Management of Diabetes

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A patient with diabetes is admitted to the hospital for a colon resection as treatment for cancer. Which actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to manage the patient’s diabetes? -Administer insulin subcutaneously as prescribed. -Provide foot care every shift and assess for ulcers. -Assess the abdominal incision for signs of infection.
Which interventions should the nurse perform for a patient with diabetes who appears confused and responds to questions with irritation? -Give the patient a snack. -check the patient's blood glucose level
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the hospital with no history of diabetes but who has a blood glucose level consistently greater than 200 mg/dL. Which action should the nurse take? Review the patient’s current medication list.
The nurse is educating a patient with type 1 diabetes about disease self-management. Which statement indicates the patient understands the instructions given? “I will record my blood glucose levels in a log book and bring these to my appointments.”
The nurse is educating a patient about proper foot care. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? “I will soak my feet in Epsom salts every night.”
Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching a patient with type 1 diabetes about self-management? "Keep your fasting blood glucose level below 125 mg/dL."
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