Exam 1: NSG320 / NSG 320 (Latest
Update 2024 / 2025) Adult Health Nursing I Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU
Question:
A1C levels that indicate the person does have diabetes
Answer:
above 6.5% fasting glucose is above 125mg/dL
Question:
sick day management of diabetes
Answer:
may require more insulin, check blood sugar every 4 hours
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Question:
treatment for increased phosphate
Answer:
- decrease intake of phosphate-rich foods: red meat, beans, milk products
- calcium carbonate (to lower phosphate!)
Question:
if hypophosphatemia is severe, what signs might be seen?
Answer:
CNS depression, heart problems, muscle weakness, respiratory depression, rickets
Question:
complications of diabetes
Answer:
renal failure, heart disease, neuropathy, blindness, stroke
Question:
a patient is hypoglycemic but unconscious, what is priority?
Answer:
give glucagon IV if no IV access, give IM 2 / 3
Question:
hypermagnesemia signs
Answer:
sedation, like for hypercalcemia:
- decreased DTR
- low energy
- bradycardia
- decreased RR and BP
- decreased bowel function
Question:
how should the nurse instruct a diabetic client to take care of their feet?
Answer:
do not soak feet, trim nails straight across, don't go barefoot, wear appropriate shoes, check feet often
Question:
magnesium-rich foods
Answer:
green veggies, nuts, peanut butter, bananas, chocolate
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