The nurse is preparing to administer 20 units of NPH insulin to a client. Before administering the medication, the nurse should implement which intervention?

A client is started on levothyroxine for the treatment of hypothyroidism. During client teaching, the nurse indicates that the dosage may be increased how often until symptoms are relieved?

A female client is preparing to begin treatment for infertility. What hormone would the nurse expect to be included in treatment?

In light of current treatment modalities, the nurse should anticipate that the client newly diagnosed with schizophrenia will most likely be prescribed what drug?

An 8-month-old infant admitted with a new diagnosis of diabetes is to receive 1 unit of regular insulin. How will that 1 unit be administered?

The nurse is preparing to administer 20 units of NPH insulin to a client. Before administering the medication, the nurse should implement which intervention?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse understands that the client's condition is thought to be most likely related to an increased level of activity of what neurotransmitter?

A client who regularly takes metformin has developed a severe infection. How will the infection change the established diabetic regimen?

An adult client underwent a short plasma corticotropin (ACTH) stimulation test this morning. What subsequent assessment finding would rule out a diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency?

A client will be using an insulin pump to deliver a consistent amount of insulin to meet the client's needs. Where should the nurse insert the pump for the maximum amount of absorption?

The nurse is educating an adult client who has been diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma about the prescribed mitotane 6 g P0 in divided doses. Which statement made by the client establishes the need for further clarification? a. "If I have a trauma or go into shock, the drug is temporarily stopped."