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A nurse administers glucagon to a patient experiencing severe hypoglycemia. Which assessment finding indicates the medication is producing the desired therapeutic effect?

A patient with Graves’ disease is scheduled for a total thyroidectomy in 10 days. The healthcare provider prescribes an iodine solution before surgery. Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?

A client with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed doxazosin 1 mg orally at bedtime. The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching. Which statements by the patient indicate that additional teaching is needed? (Select all that apply)

A 10-year-old child with growth hormone deficiency is prescribed somatropin (recombinant human growth hormone). During a clinic visit, the nurse evaluates the child’s response to therapy. Which priority finding(s) and action would be appropriate by the nurse at this time?

The nurse is preparing to apply testosterone gel (AndroGel) to a male client who has a low testosterone level. What is the nurse’s top priority action before administering this medication?

A 14-year-old male client has been prescribed testosterone for delayed onset of puberty. Follow-up care includes a visit to the clinic at least every 6 months for ongoing assessment. It will be most important for the nurse to monitor

A patient with Paget’s disease of bone is prescribed calcitonin-salmon by subcutaneous injection. Before administering the first dose, which nursing action is most appropriate?

A client is prescribed 1000 mL of 0.9% normal saline to infuse over 8 hours. The IV tubing drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. What is the flow rate in gtt/min? (Place the number only in the blank. Round to the whole number)

A nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed amitriptyline for depression. Which client statement indicates the need for further teaching?

The nurse would administer desmopressin cautiously, with close monitoring, to the client with what comorbidities? (Select all that apply)