Author Question: The nurse is preparing to check the gastric aspirate for pH. Which equipment will the nurse obtain? ... (Read 28 times)

mydiamond · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing to check the gastric aspirate for pH. Which equipment will the nurse obtain?

a. 10-mL Luer-Lok syringe
b. Asepto syringe
c. Sterile gloves
d. Double gloves

Question 2

In providing diabetic teaching for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus, which instructions will the nurse provide to the patient?

a. Insulin is the only consideration that must be taken into account.
b. Saturated fat should be limited to less than 7 of total calories.
c. Nonnutritive sweeteners can be used without restriction.
d. Cholesterol intake should be greater than 200 mg/day.

leahchrapun · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Cone-tipped or Asepto syringe is needed for testing of gastric aspirate for pH; these syringes are better than a Luer-Lok syringe. Clean gloves are needed, not sterile or double.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The diabetic patient should limit saturated fat to less than 7 of total calories and cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg/day. Type 1 diabetes requires both insulin and dietary restrictions for optimal control. Nonnutritive sweeteners can be eaten as long as the recommended daily intake levels are followed.