Author Question: The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which ... (Read 66 times)

WWatsford · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this patient?

a. The patient will follow instructions.
b. The patient will not experience complica-tions.
c. The patient will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen.
d. The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique.

Question 2

The nurse has been monitoring the patient's

progress on a new drug regimen since the first dose and documenting the patient's therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the nurs-ing process do these actions illustrate?
a. Nursing diagnosis
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation