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A nurse is caring for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is hospitalized with a severe infection. The patient asks, “Why is my blood sugar so high right now, and why do I need insulin instead of my usual pills?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A patient presents with fatigue, bone pain, and frequent urination. Which lab finding supports a diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism?

A nurse is reviewing morning labs for a patient with chronic kidney disease secondary to glomerulonephritis. The potassium level is 5.9 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse performs a comprehensive assessment of a patient with chronic kidney disease. Which finding is the highest priority for the nurse to address?

An 80 year old female patient with diabetes mellitus has HgbA1C of 9.2%. Which lab result should the nurse report to the provider? {Reference range: Hgb 12-18 g/dL, Hct 36-46%, Sodium 135-145 mEq/L, BUN 6-20 mg/dL}

A patient is admitted with new-onset ventricular tachycardia. The nurse notes a heart rate of 170 bpm, a regular rhythm, and a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg. The patient is pale, diaphoretic, and reports dizziness. Based on the current assessment, what is the priority nursing action?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is 4 hours post–cardiac catheterization via the femoral artery. The patient reports that their right leg “feels strange” and says, “it’s kind of tingly and harder to move than before.” On assessment, the nurse notes the right foot is cooler than the left. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Which patient admitted with an endocrine disorder should the nurse see first?

Written response questions require AT LEAST 3 – 4 full sentences to sufficiently answer. Please also use correct applicable biology vocabulary and be technical in your answer. Explain the similarities and differences between spermatogenesis and oogenesis. 

A child is brought to the hospital with a fever of 105 degrees. Doctors immediately order an ice bath to lower the child’s temperature. Which explanation for doing this is correct?