This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A hospitalized diabetic child is sweating, nauseated, and has a headache. What action by the nurse ... (Read 26 times)

mp14

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
on: Jun 28, 2018
A hospitalized diabetic child is sweating, nauseated, and has a headache. What action by the nurse takes priority?
 
  A.
  Administer sliding-scale insulin.
  B.
  Call laboratory for a stat blood sugar.
  C.
  Give the child some orange juice.
  D.
  Perform a urine ketone test.

Question 2

The nurse gave a diabetic child an injection of Humalog insulin at 0700. At what time would it be most important to check on the child?
 
  A.
  0715
  B.
  0800
  C.
  0930
  D.
  1200


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Kingjoffery

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
This child is exhibiting signs of hypoglycemia. The nurse should first treat the child instead of waiting for the laboratory to come draw blood. If the nurse has bedside glucose monitoring available, check the glucose first, then treat, but do not wait the several minutes it will take for phlebotomy. Because the child has low blood sugar, do not give insulin. Do not delay by trying to get a urine sample; also, ketones are present in hyperglycemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The peak action of humalog insulin is in 55 minutes, so the most appropriate time to check on the child is at 0800.


mp14

  • Member
  • Posts: 534
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

bassamabas

  • Member
  • Posts: 294
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.

Did you know?

People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.

The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast. The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast.
The cranium of a young infant changes dramatically in shape with age. Initially the child has severa The cranium of a young infant changes dramatically in shape with age. Initially the child has severa
Mechanism of Action of Antiprostatic Drugs Mechanism of Action of Antiprostatic Drugs
Mechanism of action of anti-ulcer drugs. Mechanism of action of anti-ulcer drugs.
Sites of action of some respiratory inhibitors and artificial electron acceptors Sites of action of some respiratory inhibitors and artificial electron acceptors
Excessive video gaming decrease social and physical development in a child Excessive video gaming decrease social and physical development in a child
Video: Humerus Adduction Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library