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The nurse enters the room of a client who has pneumonia. The client has a low oxygen level and is working hard to breathe. The nurse raises the head of the bed and has the client tilt their head back. What is the next appropriate action by the nurse?

A child is prescribed a medication for their asthma that is supplied in a Turbuhaler. The child demonstrates its use properly by performing the following actions. Place these steps in the order in which they would occur.

What instructions should the nurse give to a client who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and has been switched from glyburide to repaglinide?

The nurse is caring for a 25-year-old client who is receiving growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH) subcutaneously. What would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?

A patient’s meal contains 75 grams of carbohydrates. The provider orders an insulin-to-carb ratio of 1 unit per 15 grams of carbohydrates. How many units of insulin should be administered for this meal?

A client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes presents to the diabetes educator and asks about a change in insulin. The client’s occupation requires long international flights, and the client does not want to administer insulin on the plane. What kind of insulin would best meet this client’s needs?

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking canagliflozin. What is an advantage of this medication?

A client is brought to the emergency department with hypoglycemia blood glucose level of 19 mg/dL. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer intravenously?

A patient has a blood glucose level of 253 mg/dL. The provider orders regular insulin based on the following sliding scale: 150-199 mg/dL → 2 units 200-249 mg/dL → 4 units 250-299 mg/dL → 6 units 300+ mg/dL → 8 units How many units of insulin should you administer?

Which of the following employee groups can qualify for exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act?