The nurse observes a novice nurse caring for a client experiencing status epilepticus. It will require immediate intervention if the novice nurse does which of the following?

The nurse is assessing a client receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which laboratory result should immediately be reported to the primary healthcare provider (PHCP)?

While performing the genital assessment of a male client, a nurse observes that the client has curvature of the penis. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?

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

The home health nurse visits a client with chronic diabetes insipidus:

Which three (4) client statements would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?

A client with a 16-year history of diabetes mellitus is having renal function tests because of recent fatigue, weakness, elevated blood urea nitrogen, and serum creatinine levels. Which finding should the nurse conclude as an early symptom of renal insufficiency?

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 nurse exploring cranial nerves function and observes the following reaction: The nurse documents that the client has a:

The newly diagnosed patient with type 2 diabetes has been prescribed metformin (Glucophage). What should the nurse tell the patient to best explain how this medication works?

A client comes to the outpatient department complaining of vaginal discharge, dysuria, and genital irritation. Suspecting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), Dr. Smith orders diagnostic tests of the vaginal discharge. Which STD must be reported to the public health department?

Which is the most common complication expected in clients with type 1 diabetes Mellitus?