The nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for possible deep vein thrombosis of the right extremity. Which laboratory result is of most concern to the nurse?

The nurse is aware that a client taking an antibiotic that causes diarrhea should be taught about:

The nurse is evaluating the patient’s response to antibiotic therapy. Which data would indicate that the medication has been effective?

A newly admitted client has been prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
The nurse understands that this medication is contraindicated based on which lab result?

The client has been receiving vancomycin 1 gram IV every 12 hours for 2 days.
What nursing actions are appropriate when administering this medication? (Select all that apply)

The client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a new prescription for clopidogrel. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?

A patient is recovering from an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis and reports feeling “anxious, shaky, and sweaty.”. What should be the nurse’s initial action?

Which client does the nurse recognize to have the greatest risk of an adverse reaction if prescribed potassium Penicillin G?

The nurse is teaching an adult patient with Type 1 diabetes that a primary cause of the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is:

A patient diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes reports a blood glucose level of 210 mg/dL and symptoms of a sore throat, cough, and fever.
What advice should the nurse give to the patient?