A nurse is creating a teaching plan for a client who has a n…
A nurse is creating a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. A nurse is creating a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Client EducationDay 1 Learning Outcome: Describe basic definition of diabetes mellitus.Describe expected reference range and target blood glucose levels.Describe manifestations of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.Day 1 Teaching Methods:Give the client printed information describing diabetes mellitus. Engage in a question-and-answer session with the client. Day 2 Learning Objectives:Describe effects of insulin and exercise.Demonstrate monitoring blood glucose levels using a fingerstick and blood glucose monitor. Day 2 Teaching Methods:Ask the client how they feel about checking their blood glucose.Ask the client to demonstrate checking their blood glucose level.Ask the client to describe the manifestations of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.Give the client a fill-in-the blank quiz regarding the effects of insulin and exercise.Which of the following teaching methods is based on the cognitive domain of learning? (Select all that apply.)
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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative.Vital Signs Nurses’ Notes0800: 0745:BP 118/72 mm Hg Client awake and eating breakfast while watching the news onHeart rate 82/min television. Client has hearing loss, does not wear hearing aid, andRespiratory rate 16/min TV volume is loud. Rates pain as a 2 on a 0 to 10 pain scale.Temperature 36.7° C (98° F) Incisional dressing dry and intact.SaO2 98% on room air1000: 1000:BP 128/82 mm Hg Client ambulated in hallway with physical therapist. ClientHeart rate 94/min grimacing, appears upset, and is guarding incisional site. ReportsRespiratory rate 18/min pain a 5 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Opioid analgesic administered.Temperature 36.7° C (98° F)SaO2 98% on room air 1045: Client resting with eyes closed and listening to music with earphones. Reports feeling “very sleepy” after pain medication. Now rates pain as a 3 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. 1300: Ate 75% of lunch. Several visitors at bedside.Which of the following factors could present a barrier to the nurse effectively communicating with the client?(Select All That Apply)
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