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The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has been recently diagnosed with Addison’s disease.  Which statement by the client indicates that the teaching is effective? 

BCH4024 101424 OC F24 E2 Q2: Which amino acid is required in the biosynthesis of purine and pyrimidine nucleotides?

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?