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A nurse is caring for a client who is in a myxedema coma. Which of the following nursing interventions is considered to be a priority for this client?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and a blood glucose level of 925 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate which of the following initial orders from the provider?

A nurse is about to give lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis. The client says, “I’m not constipated, so I don’t need this.” The nurse should explain that lactulose is given to lower the blood level of which substance?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports a tingling sensation in the hands and around their mouth. What electrolyte imbalance should the nurse assess the client for?

A nurse is caring for a client who has Graves’ disease and is showing signs of thyroid storm: temperature 103°F (39.4°C), heart rate 148/min, and agitation. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering first?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for four clients. Upon evaluation of these labs, the nurse should recognize which of the following clients as having a manifestation of hypoparathyroidism?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at risk for liver disease and diabetes type 2 about ways to improve their health. Which of the following modifiable risk factors should the nurse include?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a home prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following symptoms would illustrate to the nurse that the client has taken too much of their prescribed dosage?

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