A client has superficial varicose veins. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect the client to report?

Which assessment finding would alert the nurse to the possibility of worsening hyponatremia?

A nurse is providing care for a client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action postoperatively?

A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes. The client's medication administration record includes the administration of Humulin-R (regular insulin or Novolin-R three times daily. Knowing that the client's lunch tray will arrive at 11:45 AM, when should the nurse administer the insulin?

A nurse observes mild hand tremors in a client who has diabetes mellitus. What actions should the nurse take after obtaining a glucose meter reading of 60 mg/dL?

The nurse is providing education to a client with chronic arterial insufficiency. Which client statement indicates the need for additional teaching?

A 37-year-old client presents at the emergency department (ED), reporting nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain. The client's abdomen is rigid, and there is bruising to the client's flank. The client's spouse states that the client was on a drinking binge for the past two days. The ED nurse should assist in assessing the client for what health problem?

A nurse is caring for a client who had a total thyroidectomy and a serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL(range 8.8 -10.5). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is scheduled for a CT scan with contrast. Which medication must be withheld 24-48 hours before and restarted 48 hours after the procedure?

The nurse is admitting a 32-year-old woman to the presurgical unit. The nurse learns during the admission assessment that the client takes oral contraceptives and recognizes that this increases the client's risk for post-operative complications. What intervention should the nurse include in the postoperative plan of care?

While hospitalized and recovering from an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis, the client calls the nurse and reports feeling anxious, nervous, and sweaty. What is the nurse's priority action based on the client's report?