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A nurse is educating a newly diagnosed client with Type II diabetes who is scheuduled for sugery next week.  The client asks “ Why do I need to check my blood sugar more often before surgey, even if I am not eating much?” Which of the following resposes by the nurse is most appropriate?

A student PN is caring for a new patient recently diagnosised with hyperthyroidism.  Which of the following clinical manfiestation would the student anitcipate observing?

The LPN/LVN providing teaching for a patient who is about to undergo a hypophysectomy. Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Some medications previously requiring a prescription are now available as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Client teaching related to OTC drugs should include:

The LPN/LVN is caring for a group of patients . Which patient does the nurse identify as high risk for developing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

A patient enters a clinic with possible Cushing syndrome.  The nurse conducts a physical exam (head to toe assessment).   Which set of the foloowing findings would support this diagnosis?

If a resident assigned to the nursing assistant is in arm restraints because the patient is pulling her hair out, the resident must be temporarily released while awake at least every

You have accidentally dropped a brand new clean sheet on the floor. Which of the following do you do next:

Write out the abbreviation:  wt

A physician tells the nursing assistant that a resident’s Foley catheter can be removed. The nursing assistant should