On review of the clients’ medical records, the nurse determines that which client is at risk for fluid volume excess?

The doctor orders 30mg of a medication BIDThe patient weighs 47 pounds.The drug guide states that a safe dose is 2-5mg/kg/dayIs 30mg BID a safe for this patient?

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?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking propranolol. Which data collection finding would indicate a potential serious complication associated with propranolol?

The nurse visits a patient at home. The patient states, “I haven’t slept at all the last couple of nights.” Which response by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?

Diabetes is diagnosed when a patient has classic disease manifestations and at least one of the following (on separate days): (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reviewing a patient’s laboratory report who was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, which of the following results would be expected: 

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?

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?

The nurse understands that one of the most common infections seen in individuals with early symptomatic HIV infection is: