72 yr old male pt. has had type 2 diabetes for many years. …

 72 yr old male pt. has had type 2 diabetes for many years.  He has managed well with diet, exercise, and 2 oral agents.  However, his A1C  has begun to climb up to higher levels.  His provider has started him on the following insulin orders:  Glargine 5 units HS and a sliding scale with Aspart insulin AC  and HS.  The nurse anticipates that more education is needed when she hears the pt. say:

A Hmong man from Laos is a client at an outpatient mental he…

A Hmong man from Laos is a client at an outpatient mental health clinic and is being seen for his diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The importance of lithium testing was stressed in his discharge plans; however, it is discovered that he has had his lithium level checked only once, rather than the three scheduled times. What is the nurse’s best action?