The client is admitted to the medical unit with suspected acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor to confirm this diagnosis?

A nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis who has been receiving a heparin drip for one week. The client's condition is improving. Two days ago, the primary care provider also prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). The client inquires about receiving both heparin and warfarin simultaneously. Which of the following responses is appropriate?

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client with Raynaud's Disease. Which teaching point would the nurse include in the teaching plan?

Which insulin has an onset of action in 30 minutes to 1 hour, a peak action in 2 to 3 hours, and a duration of action from 4 to 6 hours?

A nurse is teaching a client with diabetes who has a new prescription for insulin glargine detemir. Which instructions should the nurse provide regarding this type of insulin?

A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has episodes of biliary colic from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

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 preparing to administer lispro insulin to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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?

A nurse is caring for a client who has uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is interviewing a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate finding in the client's history?