1. An agitated, confused female client arrives in the emergency

department. Her history includes type 1 diabetes

mellitus, hypertension, and angina pectoris. Assessment reveals pallor,

diaphoresis, headache, and intense hunger. A stat blood glucose sample

measures 42 mg/dl, and the client is treated for an acute hypoglycemic

reaction. After recovery, the nurse teaches the client to treat

hypoglycemia by ingesting:

A. 2 to 5 g of a simple carbohydrate.

B. 10 to 15 g of a simple carbohydrate.

C. 18 to 20 g of a simple carbohydrate.

D. 25 to 30 g of a simple carbohydrate.

2. A female adult client with a history of chronic hyperparathyroidism

admits to being noncompliant. Based on initial assessment findings, the

nurse formulates the nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury. To complete

the nursing diagnosis statement for this client, which “related-to”

phrase should the nurse add?

A. Related to bone demineralization resulting in pathologic fractures

B. Related to exhaustion secondary to an accelerated metabolic rate

C. Related to edema and dry skin secondary to fluid infiltration into the

interstitial spaces

D. Related to tetany secondary to a decreased serum calcium level

3. Nurse Joey is assigned to care for a postoperative male client who

has diabetes mellitus. During the assessment interview, the client

reports that he’s impotent and says he’s concerned about its effect on

his marriage. In planning this client’s care, the most appropriate

intervention would be to