The nurse is planning client education for a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic who enjoys running 3 miles several mornings a week. Which of the following responses regarding exercise is appropriate for this client?

A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test results of an older adult female client preoperatively for a knee arthroplasty. Which of the following results should the nurse notify the surgeon?

Hematocrit reference range: 37-47%.

WBC count reference range 5,000 to 10,000/mm3

Creatinine reference range 0.5 to 1.2 mg/dL

Potassium reference range of 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L

The nurse is admitting a 32-year-old woman to the presurgical unit. The nurse learns during the admission assessment that the client takes oral contraceptives and recognizes that this increases the client's risk for post-operative complications. What intervention should the nurse include in the postoperative plan of care?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of Chronic alcoholism and is experiencing increased blood pressure, hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, abdominal distention, and mood changes. Which electrolyte imbalance does the client have?

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?

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?

A client is demonstrating confusion, hallucinations, and a positive Chvostek sign. Which medication(s) should the nurse anticipate administering to this client?

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

The nurse is providing education to a client with chronic arterial insufficiency. Which client statement indicates the need for additional teaching?

A client with type 1 diabetes who uses glargine (Lantus) and lispro (Humalog) insulin develops a sore throat, cough, and fever. The client calls the clinic to report the symptoms and a blood glucose level of 210 mg/dL. Which of the following responses is most appropriate for the nurse advising the client?

A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes. The client's medication administration record includes the administration of Humulin-R (regular insulin or Novolin-R three times daily. Knowing that the client's lunch tray will arrive at 11:45 AM, when should the nurse administer the insulin?