A Patient Admitted to the Hospital with Hyperglycemia and Diagnosed

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to the hospital with hyperglycemia and diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is scheduled for discharge the second day after admission. In view of the patient's limited hospitalization, the nurse should plan to

• A) include detailed information about diet and medication use in patient teaching.
• B) use every interaction to teach the patient about the details of glucose control.
• C) focus on teaching the family instead of the patient about diabetic management.
• D) teach the patient about how to monitor glucose and self-administer insulin.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase response pattern to chronic stress, including alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages, as identified by Hans Selye.

Adrenaline

A hormone and neurotransmitter released in response to stress, increasing heart rate, blood flow, and providing a boost of energy or "fight or flight" response.

Noradrenaline

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.