Which assessment finding would alert the nurse to the possibility of worsening hyponatremia?

A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is scheduled for a CT scan with contrast. Which medication must be withheld 24-48 hours before and restarted 48 hours after the procedure?

A nurse is preparing a teaching session on reducing the risk of complications associated with diabetes mellitus. Which information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?

In preparation for ambulation, the nurse plans to assist a postoperative client in transitioning from a lying to a sitting position. Which nursing action is most appropriate to maintain the client's safety?

Which action most effectively prevents pneumonia and promotes healthy pulmonary function after surgery?

A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypoglycemia?

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

While a nurse is assessing a 63-year-old client at the clinic, the client states, "I have always taken an evening walk, but lately, my leg cramps and hurts after just a few minutes of walking. The pain goes away after I stop walking, though." Which of the following should the nurse do first?

A nurse provides preoperative teaching by demonstrating diaphragmatic breathing to a client scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the demonstration?

The nurse is caring for a client with a large venous ulcer on the leg. What intervention should the nurse implement to promote healing and prevent infection?

Which insulin has an onset of action in 30 minutes to 1 hour, a peak action in 2 to 3 hours, and a duration of action from 4 to 6 hours?