The nurse observes the final diagnosis of four clients in their case reports as given below.
In which client does the nurse notice the presence of Chvostek sign and Trousseau sign?

What change indicates recovery in a patient with nephrotic syndrome?

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?

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?

A 54-year-old patient admitted with type 2 diabetes asks the nurse what "type 2" means.
What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for an older adult in the medical-surgical unit:

84-year-old female was admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a three-day history of abdominal pain, distention, nausea, and persistent vomiting. She reports that she has not had a bowel movement in five days and has no appetite.

Which of the following findings are consistent with a small bowel obstruction: Select all that apply.

Amoxicillin trihydrate 300 mg oral (PO) has been prescribed for a client with an oral infection. The medication is available in a liquid suspension that is available as 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?

Record your answer using a whole number.

Nurse Lily is assessing a male client diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which symptom most likely prompted the client to seek medical attention?

A 60-year-old male client has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 and chronic heart failure for many years, for which he takes hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), digoxin, and metformin. After his wife died last year, his health declined, and he was admitted to a local nursing home.

For the past 6 months, he has experienced cognitive decline, most likely due to hypoxia and/or multi-infarct dementia. The nurse referred the client to the registered dietitian nutritionist because of a 10-lb (4.5-kg) weight loss in 2 weeks, anorexia, and increasing blood glucose levels. The registered dietitian nutritionist prescribed oral supplemental feedings, and his metformin dose was increased by the primary health care provider. Today the charge nurse receives the client's latest lab work.

Based on the physical assessment findings, medical diagnoses, and lab test values, the nurse suspects that the client most likely has , which requires emergency management with

The nurse is concerned about the risks of hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis in a client who is in shock. What finding should the nurse analyze for evidence of hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis in a client with shock?

Jane, a 20-year old college student is admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. She is scheduled to have a series of diagnostic studies for myasthenia gravis, including a Tensilon test. In preparing her for this procedure, the nurse explains that her response to the medication will confirm the diagnosis if Tensilon produces: