The nurse is teaching a patient to wash their hands after using the bathroom as an attempt to break the chain of infection.
Between which two links in the chain of infection does this action intervene?

The nurse is teaching an adult patient with Type 1 diabetes that a primary cause of the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is:

A patient recovering from aorto-femoral bypass surgery has developed edema, severe pain, paresthesia, and tightness of the operative limb.
The nurse recognizes that what post-operative complication is most likely causing the patient’s symptoms?

A patient diagnosed with diabetes has severe peripheral neuropathy resulting in numbness and reduced sensation of the feet.
What intervention should the nurse teach the patient to prevent injury as a result of this complication?

The client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a new prescription for clopidogrel. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?

A patient’s insulin dosage is 16 units of regular insulin in the morning. When should the patient expect the insulin peak?

A newly admitted client has been prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
The nurse understands that this medication is contraindicated based on which lab result?

The nurse is preparing to administer an aminoglycoside antibiotic to a client admitted with a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis.
What is the priority nursing action?

A patient with Type 2 diabetes is brought into the emergency room in an unresponsive state.
Vital signs include BP: 88/56, HR: 122, RR 16, Sp 95% and glucose of 720 mg/dL. A diagnosis of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS) is made.The nurse prepares for the administration of which priority therapy?

A patient diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes reports a blood glucose level of 210 mg/dL and symptoms of a sore throat, cough, and fever.
What advice should the nurse give to the patient?