Health Care > NCLEX-RN > NURSE 315Adult HealthQuiz (Question & Answer) (All)
1. A client is brought to the emergency department in an unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) is made. The nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which... anticipated health care provider's prescription? 1. Endotracheal intubation 2. 100 units of NPH insulin 3. Intravenous infusion of normal saline 4. Intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate 3. Intravenous infusion of normal saline 2. An external insulin pump is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus and the client asks the nurse about the functioning of the pump. The nurse bases the response on which information about the pump? 1. Is timed to release programmed doses of shortduration or NPH insulin into the bloodstream at specific intervals 2. Continuously infuses small amounts of NPH insulin into the bloodstream while regularly monitoring blood glucose levels 3. Is surgically attached to the pancreas and infuses regular insulin into the pancreas, which in turn releases the insulin into the bloodstream 4. Gives a small continuous dose of short-duration insulin subcutaneously, and the client can selfadminister a bolus with an additional dose from the pump before each meal Card Set Information Author: nursedaisy98 ID: 256678 Filename: Adult Health - Endocrine Updated: 2014-04-20 14:58:06 Tags: NCLEX RN Folders: Adult Health Description: Endocrine Show Answers:4. Gives a small continuous dose of short-duration insulin subcutaneously, and the client can selfadminister a bolus with an additional dose from the pump before each meal 3. A client with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is being treated in the emergency department. Which findings would the nurse expect to note as confirming this diagnosis? Select all that apply. 1. Increase in pH 2. Comatose state 3. Deep, rapid breathing 4. Decreased urine output 5. Elevated blood glucose level 6. Low plasma bicarbonate level [Show More]
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