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The nurse is caring for a 25-year old client admitted with an intense thirst and dilute, excessive urine output (up to 15 L/day).  What does the nurse suspect?

The nurse is monitoring a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus for signs of complications.  Which sign or symptom, if frequently exhibited in the client, indicates that the client is at risk for chronic complications of diabetes if the blood glucose is not adequately managed?

A 61-year-old man who has achieved great success in the areas of business and community influence is frustrated that he has received a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. The man tells the nurse, “I’m not at all obese, so I don’t see how this could have developed.” When discussing the risk factors for diabetes, which of the following factors should the nurse identify? (Select all that apply)

Use the below information to answer the next three (3) questions. Mr. D., a 19-year old college student, has been brought to the emergency department by his roommate.  Mr. D. reports abdominal pain, polyuria, vomiting, and thirst.  He appears flushed, and his lips and mucous membranes are dry and cracked.  His skin turgor is poor.  He has deep, rapid respirations, and there is a fruity odor to his breath.  He has type 1 diabetes and “may have skipped a few doses of insulin because I’m cramming for finals.”  He is alert and oriented but is having trouble focusing on the nurse’s questions. Mr. D’s vital signs and blood glucose are as follows: Blood glucose (fingerstick)     685 mg/dL Blood pressure                        100/60 mm Hg Heart rate                                120 beats/min Respiratory rate                      32 breaths/min Temperature                           100.8 degrees F   The nurse has completed the triage assessment and history taking.  Which action is the priority?

The following reactions                ZnBr 2(aq) + 2AgNO 3(aq) → Zn(NO 3) 2(aq) + 2AgBr(s)                KBr(aq) + AgNO 3(aq) → AgBr(s) + KNO 3(aq) are examples of

The nurse is preparing to teach a diverse group of clients by creating examples of client histories to use during the teaching. Which client history is a good example of a greater risk for the development of hypothyroidism?  

In the initial emergency care for Mr. D., which health care provider (HCP) prescription(s) would the nurse question?  Select all that apply

Having separate sexes—both male and female nematodes

A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing’s syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse expect to perform? Select all that apply.

Match the common names of the following parasitic organisms with their scientific names.