Author Question: The nurse is planning care for the older client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the ... (Read 50 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is planning care for the older client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following is the priority outcome goal for this client?

1. Maintenance of proper glycemic control
2. Yearly eye examinations
3. Keeping appointments with podiatrists for foot care
4. Recognizing the symptoms of myocardial infarction and knowing the correct action to take

Question 2

The nurse makes a mistake when charting on the patient's record. To correct this mistake the nurse should

a. white-out the mistake and make the correct entry
b. blot out the error with ink and make the correct entry
c. draw a line through the error, sign and date the correction
d. leave the error intact and chart the correction immediately following the error

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

Answer to Question 1

1. Maintenance of proper glycemic control

Rationale:
Maintenance of proper control over glucose levels is imperative to stop the damaging effects associated with abnormally high levels of blood glucose. Yearly eye examinations, proper foot care, and being aware of the manifestations of coronary heart disease are important, but proper blood glucose control will decrease the likelihood of these complications of diabetes from occurring.

Answer to Question 2

C
If an error is made while documenting, use a single line to cross out the error, then date, time, and sign the correction according to organizational policy. Avoid erasing, crossing out, or using correction fluid.