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A patient at the clinic says, “Lately my left leg has a deep ache that won’t go away. It feels tight and heavy.” What should the nurse do next?

A patient with primary Raynaud’s syndrome reports frequent episodes of finger blanching and numbness when exposed to cold temperatures. Which intervention would the nurse anticipate as first-line therapy?

The nurse is providing education about exercise to a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus? Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A patient who wakes up in the morning with an elevated capillary blood glucose may be experiencing Dawn Effect. Which of the following is the best treatment?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is having an exercise stress test at 1300. The patient states he had a bagel and orange juice at 0600. He reports he took his morning metoprolol (Lopressor). Which is the priority nursing action?

A patient receives NPH (Humulin N) insulin at 8:00 AM. At which time would the nurse anticipate the highest risk for hypoglycemia?

When evaluating possible cardiovascular disease in women, how may symptom presentation commonly differ from that seen in men?

Which of the following describes the most common characteristic of acute coronary syndrome?

A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for a follow-up visit in the clinic several months from now. Which lab value indicates the effectiveness of treatment for the patient? 

A patient has presented to the emergency department with vomiting, diarrhea, and an erratic pulse. The provider orders 5 units of regular insulin IV push and 50% dextrose IV push. The nurse is aware that this intervention is to treat: