The nurse is teaching a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus about insulin administration. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The three “P’s” of diabetes mellitus are:

An appropriate goal when teaching a patient who has diarrhea is that the patient

Which type of laxative works by moving water across the gradiant into the bowel?

A parent of a 2-year-old asks the nurse if it is okay to administer bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol). The nurse should respond by saying:

A patient who is receiving chemotherapy will be given dronabinol (Marinol) to prevent nausea and vomiting. The nurse will tell the patient that this drug will be given at which time?

The patient with type 1 diabetes will control their disease with :

Show your work and label your answers.  ***Round appropriately*** Order:  Omeprazole (Prilosec) 20mg/kg/day PO BID to an adult weighing 135lb.  How many milligrams are needed for each individual dose?

Which non-pharmacologic intervention is suggested after having 2 days of diarrhea?

____is often prescribed for post-operative patients who should avoid straining with defecation.