A nurse is caring for a patient who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hypoxia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Obtain a prescription for supplemental oxygen.

Obtain a prescription to administer intravenous fluids.

Obtain a prescription to administer insulin.

Obtain a prescription to check the patient's glucose level.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Obtain a prescription for supplemental oxygen. – Correct Answer. Hypoxia must be corrected first to prevent tissue hypoxia and organ failure.

B. Obtain a prescription to administer intravenous fluids. – Incorrect. IV fluids are important but oxygenation is the priority.

C. Obtain a prescription to administer insulin. – Incorrect. Insulin corrects hyperglycemia but is not the first priority over oxygenation.

D. Obtain a prescription to check the patient’s glucose level. – Incorrect. While glucose monitoring is essential, treating hypoxia takes priority.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Milk and turkey slices. – Incorrect. Milk can inhibit iron absorption, and turkey is not a rich source of iron.

B. Fish and cottage cheese. – Incorrect. Cottage cheese is low in iron, and while some fish contain iron, they are not the best sources.

C. Spinach and beef. – Correct Answer. Both are excellent sources of iron, which helps improve hemoglobin levels in iron-deficiency anemia.

D. Yogurt and mozzarella. – Incorrect. Dairy products do not provide significant iron and may inhibit its absorption.

A. suggest the visitors stay a bit longer to provide support and distraction. B. suggest the patient ambulates in the hallway to become fatigued, so they can rest. C. turn the lights and television off except for a night light. D. turn on the television to be used as a distractor for the patient.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Suggest the visitors stay a bit longer to provide support and distraction. – Noise and stimulation can worsen migraines.

B. Suggest the patient ambulates in the hallway to become fatigued, so they can rest. – Movement may increase pain.

C. Turn the lights and television off except for a night light. – Correct Answer. Migraines are worsened by light and noise, so a dark and quiet environment is best.

D. Turn on the television to be used as a distractor for the patient. – Bright lights and sound can aggravate symptoms.

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