The nurse is caring for a 75 year old male client who is beginning to form a pressure ulcer at the coccyx. Which intervention will be most helpful in preventing further development of the ulcer?

keep skin clean and dry, turn and reposition every 2 hours and PRN, monitor diet/Po intakes, notify MD, apply barrier cream as ordered, request a pressure reducing mattress and w/c cushion.

Explanation:

hypoglycemia is a common condition that can affect the quality of life of people with diabetes and their families. it is important to know the symptoms and the means to treat it, as well as the causes and the measures to be taken to prevent it.

liquid or gel-shaped glucose quickly raises blood sugar and stimulates energy - no need to chew.

each sachet contains 15g of fast-acting glucose (d-glucose), as reccomanded.