A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes mellitus who is prescribed regular insulin via a sliding scale. After administering the correct dose at 0715, by which of the following times should the nurse ensure the patient receives breakfast?

0720.

0815.

0745.

0730.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

0745.. Regular insulin has an onset of action of 30 to 60 minutes, a peak effect of 2 to 4 hours, and a duration of action of 6 to 8 hours. Therefore, the patient should receive breakfast within 30 minutes of receiving the insulin injection to prevent hypoglycemia.

Choice A. 0720 is incorrect because it is too soon after the injection and the insulin may not have reached its onset of action yet.

Choice B. 0815 is incorrect because it is too late after the injection and the insulin may have reached its peak effect by then, increasing the risk of hypoglycemia.

Choice D. 0730. is incorrect because it is less than 30 minutes after the injection and the insulin may be approaching its peak effect.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","E"]

Explanation

The elderly tend to heal more slowly which can delay wound healing and increase the risk of infection. The elderly person has a greater proportion of body surface area per amount of body mass which increases the amount of skin available for injury, and thus the severity of the burn. The elderly person has less physiological reserves which makes it more difficult for the body to respond to injury and stress. Elderly patients have comorbidities such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease that can impair the body's ability to heal and increase the risk of complications. Elderly patients do not typically have thicker skin as it thins with age.

A. Projection B. Displacement C. Denial D. Undoing

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The client's behavior of stating "I'm fine" despite having traumatic injuries is an example of denial, a coping mechanism that involves denying that a problem or issue exists. Projection involves attributing one's own feelings to another person, displacement involves redirecting one's emotions onto a less threatening target, and undoing involves seeking to undo or forget past actions.

Choice A, projection, would involve the client attributing their own feelings to others.

Choice B, displacement, would involve the client redirecting their emotions onto someone or something else. Finally,

choice D, undoing, would involve the client attempting to forget or undo past actions.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes mellitus who is prescribed regular insulin via a sliding scale. After administering the correct dose at 0715, by which of the following times should the nurse ensure the patient receives breakfast?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

The mortality rate for burns is highest in the elderly population. What factors put the very elderly at a high risk? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","E"]

Explanation

A nurse in an urgent care facility is caring for a client who has traumatic injuries following an assault. The client sits quietly and calmly tells the nurse, "I'm fine." The nurse should recognize the client's behavior as which of the following reactions?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder, is in alcohol withdrawal, and reports a recent job loss. Which of the following should be the priority nursing intervention?

A nurse is collecting data from a female client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old college student who has a 2-year history of bulimia nervosa. She tells the nurse, "I know my eating binges and vomiting are not normal, but I cannot do anything about them." Which of the following is a therapeutic response by the nurse?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for the plan of care?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing initial peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the provider?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is admitted to undergo a left lobectomy to treat lung cancer. The client tells the nurse that she is scared and wishes she had never smoked. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa and insists on exercising three times each day. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?