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38.A nurse administers 1 mg glucagon IM to an unconscious patient with hypoglycemia. Which complication should the nurse anticipate and prepare for?

33.A nurse is caring for a 68-year-old patient with a history of congestive heart failure and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) receiving IV fluid resuscitation. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

15.A nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) with a group of nursing students. Which statement best describes the pathophysiology of SIADH?

39.The nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 750 mg in 250 ml of Dextrose in water over 75 minutes. The secondary infusion pump should be programmed to administer how may ml.hr? (Enter numeric value and round to nearest whole number)

17.A 62-year-old patient with SIADH has a serum sodium of 128 mEq/L (normal 135-145 mEq/L). The healthcare provider orders fluid restriction to 1000 mL/day. The patient states, “I’m so thirsty. Why can’t I have more water?” Which nursing action best demonstrates interprofessional collaboration in managing this patient’s care?

49.A patient is hospitalized with adrenocortical insufficiency. Which nursing activity should the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

45.A patient with mild iatrogenic Cushing syndrome is on an alternate-day regimen of corticosteroid therapy. What would the nurse explain to the patient about this regimen?

42.A patient returns to the critical care unit following adrenalectomy for Cushing syndrome. Which nursing intervention is the priority during the first 24-48 hours postoperatively?

26. A nurse is assessing a patient admitted with suspected diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply)

3. A 42-year-old patient presents to the clinic with a 6-month history of progressive fatigue, weakness, and unintentional weight loss of 15 pounds. The patient reports constant nausea, occasional vomiting, and intense salt cravings. Physical examination reveals bronze-colored hyperpigmentation on sun-exposed areas, palmar creases, and pressure points. Vital signs: BP 88/54 mmHg (sitting), HR 98 bpm, T 98.2°F. Laboratory results show: sodium 128 mEq/L (normal 135-145 mEq/L), potassium 5.8 mEq/L (normal 3.5-5.0 mEq), glucose 62 mg/dL(normal 70-110 mg/dl).   Which clinical manifestations are consistent with the patient’s suspected diagnosis of Addison’s disease? Select all that apply.