Asked by Daniela Guadarrama on May 23, 2024
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A patient who was recently diagnosed with diabetes is having trouble concentrating. This patient is usually very organized and laid back. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Ask the health care provider for a psychiatric referral.
B) Administer the PRN sedative medication every 4 hours.
C) Suggest the use of a home caregiver to the patient's family.
D) Plan to reinforce and repeat teaching about diabetes management.
Diabetes Management
The ongoing process of managing diabetes, involving blood sugar monitoring, dietary adjustments, exercise, and medication to maintain glycemic control.
Psychiatric Referral
The process of directing a patient to a mental health professional or specialist for further assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric conditions.
PRN Sedative
A type of medication that is administered as needed ("pro re nata") to reduce anxiety, agitation, or insomnia, often used in medical and psychiatric settings.
- Recognize the importance of reinforcing patient education to manage chronic conditions under stress.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of reinforcing patient education to manage chronic conditions under stress.
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