Author Question: A nurse is educating an older adult with diabetes on glucose self-monitoring. When developing the ... (Read 87 times)

penza · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse is educating an older adult with diabetes on glucose self-monitoring. When developing the teaching plan, the nurse includes which of the following goals in the teaching plan? The pa-tient will: (Select all that apply.)

a. demonstrate the technique for obtaining a blood sample.
b. verbalize actions to take when results in-dicate an error on the machine.
c. state the correct timing of blood glucose monitoring.
d. state the signs and symptoms of both hy-perglycemia and hypoglycemia.
e. demonstrate technique for storing and transporting insulin correctly.

Question 2

A nurse works in an outpatient diabetes clinic. The nurse knows that the minimum standard of care for a patient with diabetes includes the following at each visit: (Select all that apply.)

a. Monitoring weight and BP
b. Inspecting the feet
c. Obtaining hemoglobin A1C
d. Reviewing self-management skills
e. Obtaining fasting lipid profile and serum creatinine

DylanD1323 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C
Option D is important for an older person with diabetes; however, it is not directly related to glucose self-monitoring. Option E is important for a person who is taking insulin, however is not directly related to glucose self-monitoring.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
Minimum standards of care for an individual with diabetes include the following at each visit: Monitoring weight and BP, inspecting feet, reviewing self-monitoring glucose record, review-ing/adjusting medications as needed, reviewing self-management skills/goals, assessing mood, counseling on tobacco and alcohol use. Obtaining hemoglobin A1C is recommended at quarterly intervals and obtaining fasting lipid profile and serum creatinine is recommended annually.