The nurse reviews the nursing care plan of a patient with di…
The nurse reviews the nursing care plan of a patient with diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities as a result of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse plans care knowing that which problem has the highest priority for this patient?
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You are providing care to a patient experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis. The patient has 0.9% Normal Saline infusing and they have an insulin drip. Their current glucose level is 250mg/dL and there is an order to start 5% Dextrose. Which of the following patient signs/symptoms is of greatest concern?
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A 75 year old patient has been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. The nursing diagnosis of activity intolerance, related to dyspnea and fatigue, is documented. What nursing intervention would be most appropriate for this diagnosis?
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