The husband of a patient with newly diagnosed Grave’s disease confides that he is frustrated with his wife’s emotional outburst and wide mood swings.  The nurse’s most helpful response would be: 

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the patient identifies with of the following manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that Apply) 

A 9-year-old has been admitted to the hospital after “huffing” lighter fluid and is in a high euphoric state.  The nurse should assess for:

How does the nurse describe a person who is bulimic? 

The nurse is caring for a patient undergoing a fluid deprivation test. The nurse correctly recognizes that this test is used to assess for which condition? 

At 02:00 AM, the CNA reports that a patient with type 1 diabetes is extremely wet with perspiration, is cool to the touch, and is complaining of hunger.  The nurse should: 

A patient recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus questions the nurse about her increased thirst level.  What should be included in the response by the nurse? 

The nurse is aware that the symptoms that distinguish post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from anxiety disorders include: 

The nurse recognizes a need for further information when a young woman with gestational diabetes says: 

Which of the following statements by your ADHD child’s parents indicate they need further teaching?