A client with diabetes mellitus visits a health care clinic. The client's diabetes previously had been well controlled with glyburide (Diabeta), 5 mg PO daily, but recently, the fasting blood glucose has been running 180-200 mg/dl. Which medication, if added to the clients regimen, may have contributed to the hyperglycemia?

The nurse is caring for a client who is due for a laparoscopic fundoplication. On reviewing the medical history, the nurse notes the client complains of dysphagia, substernal burning, and belching.

The endoscopy and barium test reports are yet to be received. Which condition can the nurse expect in the client?

A client diagnosed with hypothyroidism has been taking the thyroid hormone levothyroxine for three months. Which client statement could indicate the client is receiving too much dose of the medication?

A client is brought to the emergency department due to vomiting, fever, and a severe headache. The physician suspects meningitis; then assesses the client for meningeal irritation and spinal nerve root inflammation. The nurse documents a positive Kernig's sign when:

While performing the genital assessment of a male client, a nurse observes that the client has curvature of the penis. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?

A client who is fully awake after a gastroscopy asks the nurse for something to drink.
After confirming that liquids are allowed, which assessment action should the nurse consider a priority before offering oral intake?

The nurse is caring for a client with multiple traumas after a motor vehicle collision.

The nurse learns that the client has secondary syphilis. What precaution should the nurse implement?

A client is receiving 10 mL/hr of a prescribed regular insulin infusion. The label on the bag reads 50 units of regular insulin in 100 mL of 0.9% saline. How many units of insulin is the client receiving every hour? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

A 65-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes has a urinary tract infection (UTI). The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reported to the nurse that the patient's blood glucose is 642 mg/dL and the patient is hard to arouse. When the nurse assesses the urine, there are no ketones present.

What collaborative care should the nurse expect for this patient?

A 21-year-old college student has come to see the nurse practitioner for treatment of a vaginal infection. Physical assessment reveals inflammation of the vagina and vulva, and vaginal discharge has a cottage cheese appearance. These findings are consistent with:

Which complication is suspected in a client whose blood sugar is less than 30 mg/dL?