A Patient Who Was Admitted to the Hospital with Hyperglycemia

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient who was admitted to the hospital with hyperglycemia and newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus is scheduled for discharge the second day after admission. When implementing patient teaching,what is the priority action for the nurse?

• A)Instruct about the increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
• B)Provide detailed information about dietary control of glucose.
• C)Teach glucose self-monitoring and medication administration.
• D)Give information about the effects of exercise on glucose control.

---

Definitions:

Mediation

A conflict resolution method where a neutral third party helps disputants come to a consensus on their own.

Arbitration

A form of dispute resolution where a neutral third party makes a binding decision to resolve a conflict between parties.

Conflict Management

The practice of identifying and handling conflicts in a sensible, fair, and efficient manner, aiming to minimize negative impacts while maximizing the positive outcomes.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand, use, and manage one's own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict.