A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a child who has impetigo.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

Choice A rationale

Administering an antidepressant to the client is an important part of treatment for major depressive disorder. However, it is not the first action the nurse should take.

Choice B rationale

Encouraging the client to attend a group therapy session can be beneficial for the client’s recovery, but it is not the first action the nurse should take.

Choice C rationale

Assisting the client in completing his ADLs can help the client maintain a sense of normalcy and control, but it is not the first action the nurse should take.

Choice D rationale

Asking the client if he is considering harming himself is the first action the nurse should take. This is because safety is the top priority, and the nurse needs to assess the client’s risk for suicide.

Choice A rationale

While it’s important for individuals with diabetes to monitor their cholesterol levels, a cholesterol level of 189mg/dl is within the acceptable range for most people.

Choice B rationale

Glycosuria, or sugar in the urine, can be a sign of poorly controlled diabetes. However, it’s not typically used as a primary indicator of diabetes control.

Choice C rationale

An HbA1c level of 11.5% is significantly higher than the target range of less than 7% for most adults with

diabetes. This suggests that the individual’s blood sugar levels have been much higher than the target range for the past 2 to 3 months17.

Choice D rationale

A pre-prandial (before meal) blood glucose level of 124mg/dL is slightly higher than the target range of 70- 130mg/dL. However, it’s not as concerning as an HbA1c level of 11.5%.