A registered nurse is planning the client assignments for the day. Which of the following clients are appropriate for the LPN? Select all that apply.

A client with diabetes mellitus demonstrates acute anxiety when first admitted for the treatment of hyperglycemia. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to help decrease the client’s anxiety?

An insulin infusion suddenly and rapidly infuses. The blood sugar dropped from 500 mg/dl to 200 mg/dl in one hour. What manifestations will the client most likely exhibit?

You are caring for a client with Type 1 diabetes who exhibits confusion, lightheadedness and bizarre behavior. The client is still conscious, which of the following is a priority for this client?

Which statement about fluid replacement is accurate for a client with Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS)?

The nurse will caution the client with diabetes mellitus who is taking a sulfonylurea that alcoholic beverages should be avoided while taking these drugs because they can produce which side effect?

A client with Type II diabetes mellitus is started on glyburide, once daily. You will teach the client to take the medication at what time of the day?

A client taking insulin to control their diabetes mellitus is found unconscious 2 hours after receiving a double dose of his morning insulin.  What will the nurse administer to correct the hypoglycemia?

The nurse is receiving results of a blood glucose level from the laboratory over the telephone. What will the nurse do to correctly obtain the laboratory results?

The most likely reason special syringes have been developed for measuring insulin is due to which complication?