Rn Nursing Care Of Children Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Study Guide Graded A+

Nurse Tammy is preparing to preform a fingerstick to check Derek's blood glucose level. Identify the order in which Nurse Tammy should perform the following steps. (reorder the steps by dragoon them into the desired sequence.) {Ans: 1.Turn on glucometer 2.Cleanse the puncture site 3.Puncture the skin w/lancet 4.lightly squeeze the site 5.apply drop of blood to test strip 6.apply gentle pressure to the puncture site w/ gauze}Nurse Chris is selecting a snack for Derek. Which of the following snacks should Nurse Chris choose? {Ans: Six whole grain crackers w/ 2oz mild cheddar cheese}Addressing Derek's concerns about finger sticks {Ans: Use a cotton ball to wipe away the first drop of blood from the puncture site}Nurse Chris is teaching Deborah about a fasting blood glucose test. Which of the following statements indicates Deborah's understanding of the teaching {Ans: Fasting glucose should be between 70 - 110mg/dl}Chris is teaching Deb and Derek about insulin onset and peak times. {Ans: Regular insulin start working within 30 minutes after injection}Chris is teaching Derek and Deborah about DM during illness. {Ans: Derek should check his blood level every 3 hours when he's sick}Nurse Chris is teaching Deborah and