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A client newly prescribed levothyroxine for hypothyroidism reports chest pain and palpitations one week after starting therapy. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is reinforcing medication teaching for a client newly prescribed metformin. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?

A 49-year-old client with Hyperthyroidism is prescribed Potassium Iodide to prepare for an upcoming thyroidectomy. The nurse provides teaching about administration, side effects, and monitoring. Current assessment: Heart rate: 112 bpm Blood pressure: 138/84 mmHg Temperature: 98.6°F (37°C) Reports metallic taste, mild sore throat, and occasional nausea Small erythematous rash noted on forearms Which client finding or statement should the nurse address as the most concerning priority?

A client taking methimazole calls the clinic reporting sore throat since yesterday. What is the nurse’s priority instruction?

A client newly prescribed prednisone for an autoimmune condition receives discharge teaching. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching and requires immediate clarification by the nurse?

A nurse administers IM glucagon to an unconscious client with severe hypoglycemia. Five minutes later, which assessment finding requires the nurse’s immediate intervention?

The nurse should instruct a client who is taking dexamethasone and furosemide to report:

A 55-year-old client with type 2 diabetes has been taking Metformin for 6 months. The client reports: “My blood sugar has been well controlled, but I’ve lost about 8 pounds recently. I’m worried my glucose levels might get worse because of this weight loss. Is metformin causing a problem?” The client shares home glucose readings from the last 5 days: 102 mg/dL, 108 mg/dL, 95 mg/dL, 115 mg/dL, 98 mg/dL. Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding?

A client receiving potassium iodide reports metallic taste and mouth burning. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A 62-year-old client with type 2 diabetes who takes Metformin daily is scheduled for a CT scan with intravenous contrast in the morning. The client’s latest labs show: Serum creatinine: 1.3 mg/dL (normal: 0.6–1.3 mg/dL) Which nursing action is most appropriate prior to the procedure?