Which finding indicates to the nurse that demeclocycline is effective for a patient with a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

A nurse assesses a patient with hypothyroidism who is admitted with acute appendicitis. The nurse notes that the patient's level of consciousness has decreased. What action does the nurse perform?

Which finding by the nurse will be most helpful in determining whether a 67- yr-old patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia has an upper urinary tract infection (pyelonephritis)?

A 26-year-old woman is being evaluated for vomiting and abdominal pain. Which question from the nurse will be most useful in determining the cause of the patient's symptoms?

Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is prescribed to a patient for the treatment of diabetes insipidus. The nurse administering the medication monitors the patient for which therapeutic response?

A 46-year-old woman who was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection yesterday and prescribed an antibiotic presents to the ED reporting. "l just don't feel right." The client has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, vascular disease, and retinopathy. On admission to a medical-surgical unit, the nurse implements a plan of care to prevent complications and maintain client safety while in the hospital.

Indicate which nursing action is appropriate to prevent complications of diabetes mellitus and maintain client safety while in the hospital.

A patient reports gas pains and abdominal distention 2 days after a small bowel resection. Which nursing action should the nurse take?

The Patient has a nutritional dose of Humalog insulin of 5 units before each meal, plus Humalog insulin per sliding scale.

Blood Glucose Level sliding scale (mg per dL) Humalog Insulin Less than 70 Call MD

201-250 4 units

251-300 6 units

301-350 8 units

351-400 10 units

Greater than 400 Call MD

The patient's meal has been delivered, the nurse checks the patient's pre-meal blood sugar, and the result is 311 mg/dL.

The patient is awake, alert, and able to swallow. The next step the nurse should take is

Which finding indicates to the nurse that the current therapies are effective for patient with acute adrenal insufficiency (Addison's)?

The Patient has a nutritional dose of Humalog insulin of 5 units before each meal, plus Humalog insulin per sliding scale.

Blood Glucose Level sliding scale

(mg per dL) Humalog Insulin

If less than 70 and symptomatic administer 1 mg Glucagon IM then call MD 150-200 2 units

201-250 4 units

251-300 6 units

301-350 8 units

351-40010 units

Greater than 400 Call MD

The patient's meal has been delivered. the nurse checks the patient's pre-meal blood sugar, and the result is 64 mg/dL.

The patient is awake, and alert. and able to swallow. The next step the nurse should take is:

A 46-year-old woman presented to the emergency department several days ago with a respiratory infection that caused a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar event. The client has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, vascular disease, and retinopathy. The nurse prepares to discharge the client today. After providing discharge instructions, the nurse assesses the client's understanding.

Which of the following client statements indicate a good understanding of diabetic teaching?

Select all that apply.