A patient presents to the clinic complaining of symptoms that suggest diabetes mellitus. What criteria would support checking blood levels for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

What is a minimally invasive surgical approach that is diagnostic for cancer and has, in some instances, replaced lymph node dissections?

You are caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of GI bleed. When you make your shift assessment, you find the patient is tachycardic and hypotensive. The patient has an episode of hematemesis while you are in the room. What would be a priority nursing action for this patient?

The nurse is writing a care plan for a patient admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with an open fracture. The nurse will assign priority to what nursing diagnosis for a patient with an open fracture of the radius?

A patient has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The physician has prescribed an oral antidiabetic agent that will inhibit the production of glucose by the liver and thereby aid in the control of blood glucose. What type of oral antidiabetic agent did the physician prescribe for this patient?

You have assumed care of a patient who has returned after a barium enema study. When you assess the patient’s bowel patterns and stools, what findings based upon the assessment of the stool would you report to the physician?

The nurse caring for a patient who has had bariatric surgery is developing a teaching plan for his patient. Which information listed below is essential to include?

The nursing instructor is discussing angina pectoris with the junior nursing class. What would the instructor teach the students about the care of a client who is having an angina attack?

The nurse is providing care to a client who has experienced several episodes of angina. What is the primary outcome for this client?

Which adverse effect listed below is common for patients taking topical nitroglycerin paste?