A patient is prescribed a standard dose of a medication that…
A patient is prescribed a standard dose of a medication that is metabolized in the liver. The nurse knows that some patients are slow acetylators, meaning they metabolize certain drugs more slowly. Which action is a priority for a patient that is a slow acetylator?
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Your client is a 24-year-old single woman, Sami, who is being seen at a community-based clinic. Sami is a Cuban American and lives along in a one-bedroom apartment. She works as a fitness trainer at the local fitness club while attending college part-time. Her family lives across the state. Sami’s earnings place her at the poverty level. She realizes that she must have healthcare to prevent health problems and to detect and receive treatment of illnesses should they arise. Analyzing Cues: Based on this client’s information which of the following medical issues is the client at risk for developing? Select all that apply.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and reports erratic blood glucose control with insulin therapy. The client’s blood glucose level is low at 0200 and elevated in the morning. The nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing which of the following complications of insulin therapy?
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