A diabetic patient becomes shaky, diaphoretic, and confused. Blood glucose is 58 mg/dL. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is assessing a 50-year-old patient during a routine visit. Which findings increase this patient’s risk for coronary artery disease? Select all that apply.

A patient with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is scheduled for hemodialysis within the hour. The nurse notes that the patient is due to receive an antihypertensive medication. The nurse is concerned that administering the medication before dialysis may cause the potential for hypotension during the procedure. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client with urinary retention. Which of the following factors contribute to impaired bladder emptying in gerontological patients? (Select all that apply)

An 80 year old female patient with diabetes mellitus has HgbA1C of 9.2%. Which lab result should the nurse report to the provider? {Reference range: Hgb 12-18 g/dL, Hct 36-46%, Sodium 135-145 mEq/L, BUN 6-20 mg/dL}

Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient experiencing an episode of angina?

During a routine screening, the nurse notes a patient’s BP to be 152/86. The patient states, “I feel fine – what’s the big deal?” Which is the most accurate response by the nurse?

Which patient admitted with an endocrine disorder should the nurse see first?

A patient is admitted with new-onset ventricular tachycardia. The nurse notes a heart rate of 170 bpm, a regular rhythm, and a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg. The patient is pale, diaphoretic, and reports dizziness. Based on the current assessment, what is the priority nursing action?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is 4 hours post–cardiac catheterization via the femoral artery. The patient reports that their right leg “feels strange” and says, “it’s kind of tingly and harder to move than before.” On assessment, the nurse notes the right foot is cooler than the left. What is the nurse’s priority action?