Question

A 19-year-old patient with type 1 diabetes presents to the emergency department three weeks after starting college and complains of feeling lethargic and irritable. The patient's random blood glucose is 510 mg/dL. Her hemoglobin A1C is 7.5%. When asked about her insulin administration schedule, the patient states she “just gives it whenever she thinks about it”. Which teaching by the nurse is *most* appropriate?

Accepted Answer

"Your condition requires you to monitor your blood sugars closely and administer insulin daily as your body does not naturally make it."

Answer

"If you start to feel tired, you should give yourself an extra dose of insulin to help you feel better."

Answer

"Make sure to keep glucose tablets with you in case you forget to bring and administer your insulin."

Answer

"You will need to go to school locally so your diabetes can be better managed."

Question 22 - Endocrine/​Hematology/​Gastrointestinal/​Renal/​Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN

Question 22 - Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN