26.  The nurse is performing teaching for a diabetic diet with type 1 diabetes mellitus.  Which of the following instructions is correct for the nurse to make?

42.  The diabetes mellitus client asks the nurse why a glycosylated hemoglobin test is performed every three (3) months when the client visits the physician’s office.  The nurse will correctly state that the advantage to this test is which of the following?

20.  A patient with diabetes mellitus is being discharged from the hospital on insulin.  The nurse understands that most patients with diabetes mellitus are taught to perform finger stick blood glucose levels:

Which of the follow are considerations when placing electrodes

7.  A patient has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and has undergone removal of the tumor.  The physician has prescribed testosterone injections to be given.  The nurse understands the usual route of administration for this medication is which of the following?

48.  The nurse is caring for a patient who begins to exhibit moist cool skin, tremors, and is unresponsive to verbal stimuli.  Which of the following interventions will the nurse perform?

23.  The nurse is caring for a client who had a thyroidectomy performed 5 hours ago.  Upon assessment, the client c/o a sense of fullness in and around the neck.  Based upon the client complaint, the nurse makes the decision to increase the frequency of the client assessments.  What is the reason for this decision?

49.  A ten (10) year old child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.  The nurse prepares to reinforce diabetic teaching to the child and the family.  Which of the following should be included in the teaching plan?  Select all that apply.

5.  A client who has been on long-term glucocorticoid therapy states, “I am just going to quit taking this medication.”  Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct when discussing discontinuing glucocorticoid therapy?

28.  The diabetes mellitus client asks the nurse “What is the goal of medical nutritional therapy?”  The nurse will correctly state which of the following?