Ati nurs 113 pharmacology proctored exam

The client is admitted to the intensive care department diagnosed with myxedema coma. Which assessement data warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?

A client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus has a nursing diagnosis of Knowledge deficit: diabetes, medical regimen, diet, exercise, and self-care management skills. Which nursing goal is a

A nurse is in a provider's office is reviewing the health record of a client who is being evaluated for Grave's disease. Which of the following is an expected laboratory finding for this client?

The nurse is developing a care plan for the client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The nurse identifies the problem "high risk for hyperglycemia related to noncompliance with the medication regimen."

The nurse should instruct clients with diabetes about "sick day management" of their disease by emphasizing which action?

The physician orders erythromycin 1 g in 100 mL of D5W to infuse in 30 minutes. Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour. _____________ (LABEL CORRECTLY TO RECEIVE CREDIT: DO NOT USE SPACES IN

A nurse has provided diabetic teaching with the family of a client newly diagnosed with diabetes. The nurse determines that the family understands the reason for having glucagon on hand for emergency

Which signs/symptoms should make the nurse suspect the client is experiencing a thyroid storm?

A patient is admitted with a subtotal thyroidectomy. She is returned to the surgical unit after a short stay in the post anesthesia care unit. She is receiving fluids intravenously. When this patient

A patient with type 1 diabetes is prescribed a sliding scale insulin regimen using regular insulin before meals. The sliding scale is as follows: Blood glucose 150-199 mg/dL: 2 units Blood glucose 200

The nurse is caring for a client with an autoimmune disease characterized by the production of antibodies that destroy essential enzymes needed for the production of T 3 and T4. This nurse is aware th

A patient is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. How should the nurse respond when the patient asks how long the insulin injections will be necessary?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a blood test to measure her thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?

Case Study Exhibits What is the expected therapeutic effect of radioactive lodine therapy in hyperthyroidism?

A client has flushed skin, bulging eyes and perspiration, and states that he has been "irritable" and having palpitations. The nurse interprets these findings as suggesting:

The school nurse notices that a 14-year old who used to be an excellent student and very active in sports is losing weight, acting very nervous and wide bulging eyes. The teen was recently checked by

The physician gives orders to infuse 1000 mL 0.9% NS at 200 mL/h for dehydration. Tubing drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute. ______________ (LABEL CORRECTLY: DO NOT

A client tells the nurse about experiencing symptoms of a hypoglycemic insulin reaction. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?

Case Study #2 Patient Name: Jacob M. Age: 17 Diagnosis: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) History: Diagnosed at age 10, uses insulin pump therapy, active in sports Situation: Jacob is brought to the eme

While assessing a client with Graves' disease, the nurse notes that the client's temperature has risen 1° F. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to monitor during the first 24 hr of care for this client?

Case Study #2 Patient Name: Jacob M. Age: 17 Diagnosis: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) History: Diagnosed at age 10, uses insulin pump therapy, active in sports Situation: Jacob is brought to the eme

The home care nurse visits a client with a diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism who is taking furosemide and provides dietary instructions to the client. Which statement by the client indicates a need for

The physician orders a 1,800-calorie diabetic diet and 40 units of Humulin N insulin (an intermediate-acting insulin) administered subcutaneously @ 0700 for a patient with diabetes mellitus. A mid-aft

The nurse counsels the 30-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes who is overweight and noncompliant that control of diabetes would most improve if she were to: