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To prevent hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia with exercise, the nurse teaches the client using glucose lowering agents that exercise should be undertaken at which of the following?

The provider has ordered a medication at 2000mcg/ min IV. The label says the medication strength is 3g in a total volume of 250mL of D5W. How many mL/hr should the nurse set the infusion pump to administer the prescribed dose? _______  mL/hr

A 56-year-old menopausal client comes to the clinic reporting dyspareunia. Which suggestion by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A client is taking NPH insulin every morning. Which of the following times should the nurse observe the client for signs and symptoms of low blood sugar?

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a client about the medication glyburide?

An adult male client with chronic anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. Which lab result would support this finding?

The nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of right-sided heart failure. Which of the following symptoms is not expected?

A client is scheduled for a routine glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) test. What is important for the nurse to tell the client before the test?

A client has been admitted to the hospital for urinary tract infection due to dehydration. The nurse determines that the client has received adequate volume replacement if the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is reported at which value?

The nurse receives a change-of-shift report on the following clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which client should the nurse assess first?