A young man was burned in an explosion. His face, chest, abdomen, and both arms received 2nd and 3rd degree burns. What percentage of his body received burns? Follow the Parkland Burn rounding rules to the nearest whole number. 

What time of day, for a client taking insulin, is best for the client to exercise?

A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is admitting a client who has Type 1 diabetes mellitus. For each potential provider’s prescription, click to specify if the prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated. Vital Signs:  1400: Temperature: 37.2° C (99° F) Heart rate: 128/min Respiratory rate: 30/min Blood pressure: 98/58 mm Hg SpO2 saturation: 89% on room air Nurse’s Notes: 1400 Client reports increased glucose levels and “feeling really bad.” States, “I think I may have given myself the wrong dose of insulin.” Oriented to person, place, and time; appears lethargic.      Skin is warm and moist. Decreased turgor. Dry mucous membranes.                    Pulse is rapid, S1S2 heard on auscultation.  Respirations deep and rapid. Fruity odor noted to breath. Chest is clear on auscultation.                     Bowel sounds auscultated in 4 quadrants. Reports anorexia and abdominal pain.               Reports frequent urination with no difficulty. Diagnostic Results:  1430: Sodium: 130 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium: 5.4 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) Glucose: 570 mg/dL  (74 to 106 mg/dL) BUN: 22 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL) Creatinine: 1 mg/dL (0.5 to 1 mg/dL)

An insulin infusion suddenly and rapidly infuses. The blood sugar dropped from 500 mg/dl to 200 mg/dl in one hour. What manifestations will the client most likely exhibit?

Select the initial nursing measure which would comply with the American Diabetes Association’s recommendation to treat a mild hypoglycemic response:

Following a trial ADA diet of 1500 calories, the fasting blood glucose levels remains above 180 mg/dl. Metformin 500mg, PO is started. The diagnosis is Type 2 Diabetes. What are the actions of Metformin?

The night nurse received report from the evening nurse on the assigned clients. Which client will the nurse determine as highest priority?

Which of the following does the nurse recognize as an early indicator of nephropathy?

When comparing Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS) to Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), what clinical manifestation is most characteristically associated with HHS?

An elderly female received first, second and third degree burns to her face, her front chest and abdomen, right arm, and right leg. What percentage of her body received burns? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.