A client who recently underwent a kidney transplant tells the nurse, “I feel fine, so I don’t see why I need to take all these medications every day.” The nurse implements motivational strategies to enhance adherence. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which condition in a patient with diabetes mellitus is indicative of diabetic ketoacidosis? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

A female patient has begun using 2% minoxidil (Rogaine) to treat thinning of her hair. After several weeks of treatment, she reports minimal effectiveness but has noticed some improvement. The nurse will counsel her to perform which action?

A nursing student encounters a patient newly diagnosed with uncomplicated gonorrhea. The students’ preceptor asks what the recommended treatment would be for this patient. Which statement by the nursing student is correct?

A client is diagnosed with a bacterial infection and is prescribed a sulfonamide. The nurse reviews the client’s medical history and laboratory results before administering the medication. What gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria are effectively treated with sulfonamides?(Select all that apply)

A patient who has had an organ transplant is prescribed cyclosporine for maintenance therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates further teaching is needed?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) to treat pancreatic cancer. Which interventions are included in the nurse’s plan of care for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is instructing a patient about the buccal mucoadhesive testosterone system (Striant) to treat low testosterone. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this drug?

The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about sun protection. What information will the nurse include when teaching this group?

Which patient cue would the nurse recognize as an adverse effect of repository corticotropin? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.