Dark green vegetables, soybeans, and tofu
Spinach, strawberries, and yogurt
Whole grain bread, milk, and liver
Rhubarb, yellow vegetables, and fish
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Weigh the client.
Administer insulin.
Notify the physician.
Measure the client’s abdominal girth.
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Regular insulin
Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
Sodium nitroprusside (Nipride®)
Hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef®)
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WBC 11.0 K/μL
Glucose 138 mg/dL
Sodium 148 mEq/L
Potassium 6.2 mEq/L
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An increase of 25 mm Hg in the client’s systolic blood pressure
A decrease of 25 mm Hg in the client’s systolic blood pressure
An increase in the client’s serum potassium level from 3.4 to 4.8 mEq/dL
An increase in the client’s total serum calcium level from 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL
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Preparing the client for a computed tomography (CT) scan
Administering medications to treat headache
Obtaining an electrocardiogram (ECG) to assess for cardiac dysrhythmias
Protecting the client from falls due to muscle weakness
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Avoid foods high in potassium.
Self-monitor the blood pressure.
Discontinue medications taken prior to the adrenalectomy.
Carry an emergency kit that includes epinephrine.
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Offer distractions such as television or music.
Encourage frequent intake of oral fluids.
Assist with ambulation at least three times a day.
Administer nicardipine (Cardene®) to control hypertension.
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Exercise at least 30 minutes every day.
Eat a diet that is low in fat and high in protein.
Maintain optimal management of blood sugar levels.
Have a cardiac workup at each visit for the diabetes.
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Add sodium bicarbonate to the current IV fluids.
Add potassium chloride to the current IV fluids.
Use either 0.9% or 0.45% saline for the base IV fluid.
Administer insulin by subcutaneous injection.
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Delay the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus in high-risk children.
Restore fertility in adolescent females.
Reduce blood sugars in children who have type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Restore renal function in children who have type 1 diabetes mellitus.
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“Because insulin must be refrigerated, you will need to obtain the medication from a pharmacy at your destination.”
“Freeze the insulin before you leave home and take it in a cooler; it should be thawed by the time you get to the beach.”
Keep the insulin in a cooler with an ice pack and out of direct heat and sunlight for the trip. Store unopened insulin in the refrigerator at your destination.”
“Because it is illegal to transport needles and syringes across most state lines, you will need to obtain a prescription from your doctor and purchase the insulin and the syringes at your destination.”
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Lower blood glucose levels.
Supply energy for growth and development.
Provide consistent glucose to prevent hypoglycemia.
Attain metabolic control of glucose and lipid levels.
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“I can put in the number of carbohydrates that I consume, and the insulin pump will calculate the bolus insulin dose that I will receive.”
“I must still check my blood glucose levels with meals and snacks and calculate the amount of carbohydrates I consume to ensure I get the correct bolus dose of insulin.”
“As my blood glucose control improves with the use of the insulin pump, I should see a drop in the weight that I have gained.”
“Every 2 to 4 days, I will need to change the syringe, catheter, and site moving the site away at least 1 inch from the last site.”
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