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?

A client with overactive bladder has been prescribed oxybutynin. During a follow-up visit, the patient reports experiencing a dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision. The nurse also notes that the patient has not been drinking much water because they are worried about worsening urinary urgency. Which nursing intervention is the priority?

Explain the ship of Theseus puzzle. That is, explain the reasoning for the exact pieces of material that comprise the ship are not essential to its identity. Then, explain the reasoning for why the material is essential.

Explain why our biological properties, such as our DNA, our gender, or whole bodies, are not essential to our personal identity or existence.