The nurse’s assessment of a client post op a thyroidectomy suggests signs and symptoms of tetany. A review of the recent blood work reveals a calcium level of 7.2 mg/dL. The nurse should prepare to administer which PRN order?
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The nurse is reviewing urinalysis results of a client with d…
The nurse is reviewing urinalysis results of a client with diabetes insipidus. What is the expected result of the urine analysis?
The nurse is assessing a client who is post-operative thyroi…
The nurse is assessing a client who is post-operative thyroidectomy. The nurse assessed breathing, vital signs, and for fullness at the incision site. What other essential clinical manifestation should the nurse look for when assessing a client who is post-operative a thyroidectomy?
A client experiencing an altered level of consciousness is b…
A client experiencing an altered level of consciousness is brought to the Emergency Department (ED). The client’s med alert bracelet indicates they have type 1 diabetes. The client’s glucose level is 22 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate administering which prescribed intervention?
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes is learning to admini…
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes is learning to administer insulin. They received 10 units of NPH and 12 units of rapid acting insulin each morning. Which of the following statements reflects the client’s understanding of the education?
The nurse is caring for a client with Cushing’s syndrome who…
The nurse is caring for a client with Cushing’s syndrome who is prescribed a dexamethasone suppression test. What instructions are important for the nurse to understand to implement for this test?
Which of the following is important to review with a client…
Which of the following is important to review with a client taking an antidepressant medication?
Prior to administering morning meds, a nurse is reviewing a…
Prior to administering morning meds, a nurse is reviewing a lab report that has just been posted. The patient’s Lithium blood level is 2.0 meq/L (The therapeutic level in this lab is 0.4 meq/L-1.2 meq/L). Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
You are working on an eating disorders floor and are mentori…
You are working on an eating disorders floor and are mentoring a nurse who is new to the unit. Which of the following statements indicates a need for additional education regarding treatment of eating disorders?
A nurse is concerned about the functioning impact for a clie…
A nurse is concerned about the functioning impact for a client with ADHD. All of the following behavioral characteristics should be assessed for except: