A 70 year-old female presents for follow-up of heart failure. Her weight is 9 lbs more than it was at her appointment 2 weeks ago for an upper respiratory infection. On physical exam, she has increased jugular vein distension and bilateral pretibial edema. Which is the best action to take in addressing her recent weight gain?

A nurse provides education to a group of people about eye health care. Which statements by group indicate that the teaching has been understood? Select all that apply.

Assessment of a client’s visual acuity reveals that with his left eye he can see 30 feet what a person with normal vision can see at 70 feet and with his right eye he can see 40 feet what the person with normal vision can see at 60 feet. How would the nurse record these findings?

A glucocorticoid is prescribed for a patient. The nurse checks the patient’s medical history knowing that glucocorticoid therapy is contraindicated in which disorder?

When teaching a patient following the administration of insulin about hypoglycemia, the nurse will include which early signs of hypoglycemia in the teaching plan?

Levothyroxine has been prescribed for a patient with hypothyroidism. The nurse reviews the patient’s current medications for potential interactions. Which of these drugs interact with levothyroxine? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reviewing the medication list of a patient who will be starting androgen therapy. Which drug classes, if taken with androgens, may have an interaction with them?

A patient being screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level of 120 mg/dL. What information should the nurse plan to include in the patient’s teaching plan?

The nurse is instructing a male patient about application of transdermal testosterone gel. Which body location is preferred for this medication? (Select all that apply.)

Levothyroxine has been prescribed for a patient with hypothyroidism. The nurse reviews the patient’s current medications for potential interactions. Which of these drugs interact with levothyroxine? (Select all that apply.)