Author Question: A client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus administers a dose of NPH insulin at 7:00 a.m. At ... (Read 98 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus administers a dose of NPH insulin at 7:00 a.m. At which of the following times would this client exhibit hypoglycemia?

1. 0800
2. 0900
3. 1000
4. 1400

Question 2

The nurse is participating in a debriefing session after participating in the care of victims of a mass casualty incident. Which of the following will occur during this debriefing session? (Select all that apply.)

1. The process for the debriefing will be explained.
2. Individual reactions to the event will be discussed.
3. Symptoms that the nurse may experience will be reviewed.
4. Stress reduction techniques will be provided.
5. Prescriptions for antianxiety medications will be provided.
6. Physician follow-up appointments will be made.

fffftttt · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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NPH insulin peaks in 4 to 12 hours. During these hours, the client may experience a hypoglycemic episode. The other choices identify times that are before the peak times for the insulin.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
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phases to a debriefing session. During the introduction phase, the process for the debriefing will be explained. During the reaction phase, individual reactions to the event will be discussed. During the symptom phase, symptoms that the nurse may experience will be reviewed. During the teaching phase, stress reduction techniques will be provided. Prescriptions for medication and physician appointments are not a part of the debriefing session.