Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
A nurse is discussing the care of a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus with an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following situations should the nurse instruct the AP to report immediately?
Toenail trimming should be performed by a professional to prevent injury, but it does not require immediate reporting.
Dark yellow urine can indicate dehydration, but it is not an urgent concern in this context.
Dizziness when standing is a concern, but it does not take priority over the refusal of breakfast, which may lead to hypoglycemia.
A refusal to eat can lead to hypoglycemia in clients with type 1 diabetes, and this situation should be reported immediately to prevent a dangerous drop in blood glucose levels.
Rationale:
A. Toenail trimming should be performed by a professional to prevent injury, but it does not require immediate reporting.
B. Dark yellow urine can indicate dehydration, but it is not an urgent concern in this context.
C. Dizziness when standing is a concern, but it does not take priority over the refusal of breakfast, which may lead to hypoglycemia.
D. A refusal to eat can lead to hypoglycemia in clients with type 1 diabetes, and this situation should be reported immediately to prevent a dangerous drop in blood glucose levels.