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AEWBW

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on: Jul 23, 2018
To minimize the risk of adverse effects of glucagon when given to an unconscious diabetic patient, as the patient regains consciousness, the nurse should
 
  A) administer calcium supplements.
  B) position the patient in the side-lying position.
  C) administer carbohydrates.
  D) monitor for nausea and vomiting.

Question 2

A nurse is providing patient education to a 13-year-old girl who was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the patient will alert the nurse that special instructions regarding insulin are necessary?
 
  A) I walk two blocks to school every day.
  B) I am on the middle school track team.
  C) We live in a two-story house.
  D) My mother is going to give me my insulin.


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Meganchabluk

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


AEWBW

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

JaynaD87

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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