ATI RN

1. In order to assist an older diabetic patient to engage in moderate daily exercise, which action is most important for the nurse to take?

• A. Determine what type of activities the patient enjoys.
• B. Remind the patient that exercise will improve self-esteem.
• C. Teach the patient about the effects of exercise on glucose level.
• D. Give the patient a list of activities that are moderate in intensity.

Correct Answer: A

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2. The nurse is preparing to teach a 43-year-old man who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about home management of the disease. Which action should the nurse take first?

• A. Ask the patient�s family to participate in the diabetes education program.
• B. Assess the patient�s perception of what it means to have diabetes mellitus.
• C. Demonstrate how to check glucose using capillary blood glucose monitoring.
• D. Discuss the need for the patient to actively participate in diabetes management.

Correct Answer: B

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3. A 26-year-old patient with diabetes rides a bicycle to and from work every day. Which site should the nurse teach the patient to administer the morning insulin?

• A. thigh.
• B. buttock.
• C. abdomen.
• D. upper arm

Correct Answer: C

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4. A few weeks after an 82-year-old with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has been placed on metformin (Glucophage) therapy and taught about appropriate diet and exercise, the home health nurse makes a visit. Which finding by the nurse is most important to discuss with the health care provider?

• A. Hemoglobin A1C level is 7.9%.
• B. Last eye exam was 18 months ago.
• C. Glomerular filtration rate is decreased.
• D. Patient has questions about the prescribed diet.

Correct Answer: C

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5. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who has a new prescription for wrist restraints. Which of following actions should the nurse take?

• A. Pad the client's wrist before applying the restraints.
• B. Evaluate the client's circulation every 8 hr after application.
• C. Secure the restraint ties to the bed's side rails
• D. Remove the restraints every 4 hr to evaluate the client's status.

Correct Answer: C

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