A client with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed doxazosin 1 mg orally at bedtime. The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching. Which statements by the patient indicate that additional teaching is needed? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes and the patient’s spouse about the use of a prescribed glucagon emergency injection kit. Which statement by the spouse indicates correct understanding?

A nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has a prescription for a glucagon emergency injection kit. The patient’s partner reports that the patient has experienced several episodes of severe hypoglycemia over the past month. The nurse reviews the following information:Patient takes insulin before mealsPatient recently started an intense exercise programPatient frequently skips bedtime snacksPatient’s blood glucose was 32 mg/dL during the most recent episodeGlucagon was administered successfully by the partnerWhich finding requires the nurse to provide additional education to prevent future hypoglycemic episodes?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed Novolin N for diabetes management. Which nursing actions are appropriate when administering this medication? (Select all that apply)

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed metformin. Before administering the medication, the nurse reviews the patient’s laboratory results. Which finding requires the nurse to hold the medication and notify the healthcare provider?

A nurse is caring for a client prescribed selegiline for depression. Which client statement demonstrates correct understanding of the medication?

A client with hyperthyroidism has been taking methimazole for 3 weeks. During a follow-up phone call, which client statement should the nurse recognize as requiring immediate follow-up?

A 57-year-old client who has been prescribed doxorubicin for small-cell lung cancer. Why is it advised by the nurse to avoid taking aspirin or drugs that contain aspirin?

A 66-year-old male client has made an appointment with the health care provider to discuss recent erectile dysfunction (ED) and has requested a prescription for sildenafil based on television commercials they have seen. What characteristic of this client would contraindicate the use of sildenafil for ED?

A nurse is teaching a client who has started taking fluoxetine. Which finding should the nurse instruct the client to report immediately?