The nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) receiving intravenous (IV) regular insulin. The most recent potassium was 2.9 mEq/L. The nurse should take which priority action:

Spironolactone (Aldactone) is prescribed for a client with chronic cirrhosis and ascites.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following medication-related side effects?

The nurse is teaching a client with Parkinson's disease about dietary considerations. The nurse understands that this client is at highest risk for:

The nurse assesses a client with damage to cranial nerve III. Which finding would be expected?

While assessing a male client, a nurse observes that the client has a small penis, long legs, short trunk, enlarged breast tissues, small testicles, and sexual dysfunction. What diagnosis does the nurse suspect from these findings?

A patient received teaching about the correct procedure in a 24-hour urine collection for creatinine clearance test. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is performing an assessment of a client with possible plantar fasciitis in the right foot. What assessment finding would the nurse expect in the right foot?

Which of the following describes the correct procedure for testing for Kernig's sign?

Which type of epileptic seizure is characterized by a sudden lapse of consciousness for 5 to 30 seconds?

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 RN is serving as preceptor to a new graduate nurse who has recently passed the RN licensure (NCLEX®) examination. The new nurse has only been on the unit for 2 days. Which patient should be assigned to the new graduate nurse?