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A patient was administered regular insulin 45 minutes ago, but has not yet received a breakfast tray. The patient is experiencing nervousness and tremors. What is the nurse’s first action?

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has increasing dyspnea and is being evaluated for HF. Which test will be ordered to help differentiate between dyspnea due to lung dysfunction and dyspnea due to HF?

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who has symptoms characteristic of pyelonephritis. Before administering the first dose of the intravenous antibiotic, the nurse will ensure that which action is performed?

During antibiotic drug therapy for pneumonia, a female patient develops a vaginal superinfection. The nurse explains that this infection is caused by

A hospitalized client with coronary artery disease complains of substernal chest pain. After checking the client’s heart rate and blood pressure, the nurse administers nitroglycerin, 0.4 mg, sublingually. After 5 minutes, the client state, “My chest still hurts.” Which appropriate actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply

A patient will be discharged on beta blockers. Which skill is essential for the nurse to teach the patient’s family?

A client is taking Humulin NPH insulin and regular insulin every morning. The nurse would provide which instructions to the client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is monitoring a client receiving levothyroxine sodium for hypothyroidism. Which findings indicate the presence of a side effect(s) associated with this medication? Select all that apply.

A client is taking Humulin NPH insulin daily every morning. The nurse reinforces instructions to the client and should tell the client that which is the most likely time for a hypoglycemic reaction to occur?

A patient has been given a prescription for levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet) for her newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease. She asks the nurse, “Why are there two drugs in this pill?” The nurse’s best response reflects which fact?