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1. The nurse obtains a fingerstick blood glucose level utilizing bedside lancet/glucose meter equipment from a client with a prescribed sliding scale insulin protocol. The meter indicated 56 mg/dl (3.12 mmol/l). At this time, which intervention should the nurse implement first? A. Collect a blood specimen by venipuncture to send to the laboratory forserum glucose analysis B. Prepare the prescribed dose of rapid acting insulin from the sliding scale instructions C. Give the client six ounces of non-diet carbonated soda and instruct client to drink it entirely D. Document the glucose reading in the electronic medical record as the only action needed 2. To achieve maximum mobility and independence for a client multiple sclerosis(MS), which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? A. Provide a walker for ambulation B. Frequently assist client to bathroom C. Apply alternating patches over eyes D. Teaching strengthening exercises 3. A client is admitted to the hospital with symptoms consistent with a right hemisphere stroke. Which neurovascular assessment requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A. Pupillary changesto ipsilateral dilation B. Orientation to person and place only C. Left-sided facial drooping and dysphagia D. Unequal bilateral hand grip strengths 4. The nurse is teaching a client with glomerulonephritis about self care. Which dietary recommendations should the nurse encourage the client to follow? A. Limit oral fluid intake to 500 mL per day B. Restrict protein intake by limiting meats and other high-protein foods C. Increase intake of potassium-rich foods such as bananas or cantaloupe
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