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The nurse is caring for a client who is to begin a prescription of Prednisone, a glucocorticosteroid. When on this medication, which of the following symptoms may be masked (hidden) while taking this medication?

The nurse is teaching a client the importance of eating after injecting insulin to prevent hypoglycemia. How soon should a client begin eating after injecting lispro insulin (Humalog) insulin, a rapid-acting insulin?

A patient diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been prescribed pantoprazole a proton pump inhibitor.  Which evaluation indicates the medication has had a therapeutic effect?

 A patient with a five-year history of Type 2 diabetes has just been prescribed prednisone. What does the nurse anticipate may occur, and what teaching should the nurse provide to the patient?

The nurse is teaching a client who has concerns of becoming dependent on laxatives. The nurse should counsel the laxative that could create dependence. Which laxative has the greatest potential for a client to develop dependence?

What common side effect will the nurse observe for after administering the anti-emetic drug, Ondansetron HCl (Zofran) to a patient experiencing post-operative nausea?

A client has a list of herbal supplements that are available to take at any time. Which supplement would be the most effective to relieve nausea?

The nurse is teaching a client about a new prescription for levothyroxine (Synthroid) a thyroid replacement medication. When is the best time for the client to take this medication?

A patient who is newly diagnosed with type I diabetes asks a nurse,” How does insulin normally work in my body?”  The nurse explains that normal insulin has which of these actions on the body?

How does a volume wrap differ from a roller wrap?