An external insulin pump is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus. The client asks the nurse about the functioning of the pump. The nurse bases the response on the information that the pump:

The school nurse notices that a 14-year old who used to be an excellent student and very active in sports is losing weight, acting very nervous and wide bulging eyes. The teen was recently checked by the primary care provider (PCP), who noted the teen had a very low level of TSH. The nurse recognizes that the teen has which condition?

A nurse has provided diabetic teaching with the family of a client newly diagnosed with diabetes. The nurse determines that the family understands the reason for having glucagon on hand for emergency home use if the family indicates that the purpose of the medication is to treat

The nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU) for hyperthyroidism. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select 3 options)

1. A patient with type 1 diabetes is prescribed a sliding scale insulin regimen using regular insulin before meals. The sliding scale is as follows:

Blood glucose 150-199 mg/dL: 2 units

Blood glucose 200-249 mg/dL: 4 units

Blood glucose 250-299 mg/dL: 6 units

Blood glucose 300-349 mg/dL: 8 units

Blood glucose >350 mg/dL: Call provider

The patient's blood glucose before lunch is 278 mg/dL. The patient is also prescribed 0.1 units/kg of insulin glargine (Lantus) once daily. The patient weighs 70 kg.

How many total units of insulin should the nurse administer at this time? (LABEL CORRECTLY: NO SPACES IN ANSWER)

The major goal of medical nutrition therapy for clients with diabetes mellitus is to:

The nurse is discussing insulin administration with an assigned patient. The patient reports that she prefers to use only certain sites for insulin injections. The patient questions why rotation of the sites is important. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A patient is admitted with a subtotal thyroidectomy. She is returned to the surgical unit after a short stay in the post anesthesia care unit. She is receiving fluids intravenously. When this patient has completely recovered from anesthesia, and her vital signs are stable, which position would be most appropriate for her?

The client is admitted to the ICU diagnoses with DKA. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select the 4 correct answers).(Select All that Apply.)

Case Study #1

Patient Profile:

Name: Sarah Thompson

Age: 34

Diagnosis: Hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease

Treatment: Scheduled to receive an oral dose of unsealed radioactive iodine (1-131)

Clinical Background: Sarah has experienced symptoms of hyperthyroidism for the past 6 months, including weight loss, heat intolerance, palpitations, and anxiety. Her lab results show elevated T3 and T4 levels and suppressed TSH. After unsuccessful management with methimazole, her endocrinologist recommended radioactive iodine therapy.

The nurse is conducting discharge teaching for Sarah about unsealed radioactive isotope therapy. Which of the following should the nurse include in her teaching session for Sarah? (Select 3 options)

When assisting with the development of a care plan for a client with hyperthyroidism, the nurse would anticipate which treatment?