Ati Med-Surg Study Guide Graded A+

A nurse is caring for a client who has a leg cast and his returning demonstration on the proper use of crotches while climbing stairs. Identify the sequence the client should follow when demonstrating crutch use. {Ans: The client should first place their body weight on the crutches. Next, they should advance the unaffected leg onto the stair. Third, they should shift their weight from the crutches to the unaffected leg. Last, they should bring the crutches and the affected leg up to the stair.}A nurse is providing instruction to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I will monitor my blood sugar carefully because the medication increases the secretion of insulin." "I should take this medication with a meal." "I can expect to gain weight while taking this medication." "While taking this medication, I will experience flushing of my skin." {Ans: "I should take this medication with a meal." The client should take metformin with or immediately following meals to improve absorption and to minimize gastrointestinal distress. Metformin decreases the amount of glucose produced in the