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A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking the drug lithium. During the morning report a new order for ertapenem was transcribed and the client had the following lab values below. After morning breakfast the client experienced a status epilepticus. What action should the nurse expect to take as a result of this finding?TestResultsRangeSodium130meq/L135-148Potassium5.43.5-5.2meq/LBicarbonate2422-26meqGlucose210mg/dL(70-120mg/dL)

A patient with Graves’ disease has been prescribed methimazole. At a follow-up appointment, the nurse reviews the patient’s symptoms, laboratory results, and medication adherence.Assessment Findings:Heart rate: 88 beats/minWeight increased by 5 pounds over the past monthReports decreased tremors and less anxietyTSH: Within expected rangeReports taking methimazole as prescribedWhich findings should the nurse expect to best indicate that the patient is experiencing an expected response to methimazole therapy?

A nurse is caring for four clients who were recently prescribed doxazosin. During follow-up, which client should the nurse determine is managing the medication most safely and effectively?

What information provided by the nurse is important to share with the client diagnosed with diabetes who is prescribed lispro insulin? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed modafinil for narcolepsy. Which statement indicates correct understanding of the medication?

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?