A nurse is educating an older adult with diabetes on glucose ...

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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

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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.

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