A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and a new prescription for lactulose. Which of the following manifestations indicates an adverse effect of the medication?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. On which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to instruct the client?

A nurse is talking to a client who is taking a calcium supplement for osteoporosis. The client tells the nurse she is experiencing flank pain. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is teaching a client about taking an expectorant to treat a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication has which of the following actions?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has oral candidiasis and a new prescription for nystatin suspension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is on diuretic therapy and has a new prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq extended release PO daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide about the new prescription?

A nurse is assessing a client prior to administering a seasonal influenza vaccine. The client says he read about an influenza vaccine that is given as a nasal spray and wants to receive it. The nurse

should recognize that Which of the following findings is a contraindication for the client receiving the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAV)?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following is a therapeutic effect of this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review before administering furosemide?

A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client Who has cirrhosis. The client States, "I don't need this medication. I am not constipated. The nurse should explain that in
clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream?

A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for regular insulin and NPH insulin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?