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The nurse is caring for a patient who is diagnosed with diabetes and is stabilized with daily insulin injections. The nurse plans to reinforce which one of the following concepts in the discharge teaching plan? 

The patient has an order for Dilantin 0.25 gram IM now. The drug is available as Dilantin 500mg/5mL. How many mL will the nurse give? Round to the nearest tenth

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with decompensated heart failure. Upon assessment, they are short of breath, tachypneic, and hypoxic with crackles auscultated bilaterally. Which diuretic does the nurse anticipate the provider ordering? 

When educating a patient who is prescribed propranolol for hypertension, which of the following is the most important point to include? 

A 60-year-old patient with hypertension is prescribed propranolol. The patient pushes his call light and tells the nurse he is experiencing dizziness and fatigue. What action should the nurse take first? 

A patient with a history of coronary artery disease is prescribed atorvastatin. The patient expresses concern about potential side effects. What information should the nurse provide to the patient regarding possible adverse effects of atorvastatin? 

Match the drug name to the correct pharmacological class.

What education should the nurse provide regarding the importance of adherence to carvedilol therapy? 

A client has tried a variety of oral hypoglycemics, however their glucose remains elevated on a consistent basis. What order does the nurse anticipate? 

Which of the following is a key difference in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes?