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A client receives 25 units of NPH insulin at 8 a.m.  At what time of day should the nurse be alert for a potential hypoglycemic reaction?

The nurse plans an evening snack of milk, crackers, and cheese for an average-sized client who is receiving Humulin N insulin.  This snack provides: 

The nurse is caring for a client with elevated serum thyroid hormones and new-onset exophthalmos.  What nursing problem is most appropriate?

The nurse is interviewing a new client with Diabetes who is starting glipizide today.  Which information would the nurse need to be most aware of?

A 62-yr-old client with hyperthyroidism is to be treated with radioactive iodine (RAI).  The nurse instructs the client about which of the following?

The nurse is assessing a client with pheochromocytoma.  Which finding by the nurse would indicate a potential complication associated with this disorder?

A client who was admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis secondary to a urinary tract infection has been weaned off an Insulin drip 30 minutes ago.  The client reports feeling lightheaded and sweaty.  Which action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is caring for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? 

Nurses Note 10/22 0400 8 year old white male brought to emergency department by guardians. Parents report client has become increasingly letargic over night, increased consumption of fluids and urinating, and grandmother recently passed away. Sinus infeciton one week ago. BP 70/40, HR 112, Temp 97.6, RR 26, and SpO2 97%. PERRLA. Oral mucusa dry, fruity odor. Lungs clear. S1S2. Abdomen convex, nontender, bowel sounds present x 4 quadrants. Pulses thready. Turgor tenting.  > The client is at highest risk for developing:

The client presents with weight loss, moist skin, and heat intolerance. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate the provider would order?