Answer to Question 1
Answer: 1
1. The client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is initially treated in a similar fashion to a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The goal is to rehydrate, stabilize electrolytes, and decrease glucose levels. The difference is that the insulin is stopped when the glucose is 250 because these clients do not experience DKA.
2. To correct electrolyte imbalances, the client is initially placed on a normal saline solution. Glipizide is not given IV.
3. For a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus, glucose is added to the saline solution when the glucose level is 250, and saline solution is reduced to half-normal saline.
4. A solution of 10 glucose is not administered initially. Potassium would be added to the saline fluids, and the combination of high glucose levels combined with insulin removes potassium from the client's blood.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: 3
1. Lantus insulin is a long-acting insulin that is only given subcutaneously.
2. Novolin cannot be given IV.
3. The nurse should anticipate an infusion containing regular insulin.
4. Clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus do not experience ketoacidosis, and Actos is only given orally.
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Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Nurse measuring the recumbent height of a toddler
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations