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Which therapy is considered first line for most children with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, in addition to lifestyle modification?

The nurse reviews the client’s ECG (shown below). The client reports chest pain rated 6/10 and appears anxious. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is reviewing the morning medication administration record for a client admitted with fluid volume excess related to heart failure. The client has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypothyroidism, and osteoporosis. The provider has prescribed several medications to manage the client’s chronic conditions. The nurse must understand each medication’s purpose and associated risks to safely care for the client, especially in the context of fluid imbalance and multiple comorbidities. Complete the table by selecting the appropriate mechanism of action and priority adverse effect for each medication. Medications  Mechanism of Action  Side Effect/ Administration Priority  Metformin (Glucophage) Lisinopril (Prinivil) Omeprazole (Prilosec) Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Alendronate (Fosamax)

Which nursing intervention is important when providing care for a client in sickle cell crisis?

In the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), a client’s vital signs are blood pressure 116/72 mm Hg, pulse 74 beats/min, respirations 12 breaths/min, and SpO2 91%. The client is sleepy but awakens easily. Which action would the nurse take?

Which diagnostic test would the nurse anticipate for an older client who is vomiting “coffee-ground” emesis?

Which statement best explains why lisdexamfetamine is less affected by CYP450‑mediated drug–drug interactions than other amphetamine formulations?

Why are tricyclic antidepressants used cautiously in children?

An older client with chronic atrial fibrillation develops sudden severe pain, pulselessness, pallor, and coolness in the right leg. After notifying the health care provider, what would the nurse do next?

In reviewing a client’s medical record, the nurse notes that the last eye examination revealed an intraocular pressure of 28 mm Hg. Which assessment would the nurse plan to make?