Which of the following should be done with the following goal:
The client will demonstrate measuring blood glucose with a monitoring device, appropriately adjust the amount of insulin to self-inject according to the monitor reading, and self-administer insulin in two days.
a. Instruct the client on the use of the blood glucose monitoring device.
b. Provide the client with an insulin administration scale.
c. Instruct the client on self-administration of insulin.
d. Split the goal into three separate goals.
Question 2
Which of the following should the nurse do with the following goal: Administer pain medication to achieve optimal client pain control within 16 hours?
a. Provide the client with pain medication.
b. Instruct the client on the type of pain medication prescribed.
c. Change the goal so that it is client focused instead of nurse focused.
d. Review the side effects of the pain medication with the client.
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A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
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Client files are kept in alphabetical order in locked file cabinets.