The nurse is collecting data regarding a client after a
thyroidectomy and notes that the client has developed
hoarseness and a weak voice. Which nursing action is
appropriate?
• Reassure the client that this is usual
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The nurse is collecting data regarding a client after a
thyroidectomy and notes that the client has developed
hoarseness and a weak voice. Which nursing action is
appropriate?
• Reassure the client that this is usually a temporary
condition.
The nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for the client
with diabetes mellitus regarding proper foot care. Which
instruction should be included in the plan of care?
• Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet, but not between the
toes.
The nurse provides dietary instructions to a client with diabetes
mellitus regarding the prescribed diabetic diet. Which statement
made by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
• "I need to buy special dietetic foods."
A client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has
been stabilized with daily insulin injections. Which teaching
information should the nurse reinforce upon discharge?
• Rotate the insulin injection sites systematically.
The nurse reinforces teaching with a client with diabetes mellitus
regarding differentiating between hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis.
The client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching by
stating that glucose will be taken if which symptom develops?
• Shakiness
When the nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client who has
been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus, which
statement by the client would indicate that teaching has been
effective?
• "I will notify my health care provider if my blood glucose
level is consistently greater than 250 mg/dL."
The nurse is monitoring a client who has been newly diagnosed
with diabetes mellitus for signs of complications. Which
statement made by the client would indicate hyperglycemia and
thus warrant health care provider notification?
• "I am urinating a lot."
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