What statement by the client concerning glipizide indicates that medication teaching has been effective?

Which orders by the health care provider will the nurse delegate to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.

1200  73-year-old client with a history of diabetes type II brought to the emergency department by spouse for changes in mental status from their baseline. The client’s spouse reports that the client woke at 0600 to complete their morning routine. At approximately 1100 the client became unaware of their surroundings and began sweating profusely and slurring their words. Breath sounds are clear but noted with a fruity citrus odor and deep rapid respirations. Sinus tachycardia per cardiac monitor. The client is awake and alert, pupils equal and reactive to light. 205lbs (93kg). Vital Signs   Time 1200   Temp 99.5° F (37.5 °C)   P 118   RR 32   B/P 97/66   Pulse oximeter 89% on RA   Medications   Empagliflozin 10 mg PO daily Sitagliptin / metformin 50-1000 mg PO daily Valsartan 160 mg PO daily Which findings are most significant? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

What is the primary benefit of an exercise program for the diabetic client?

Neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes. The most common neuropathy is symmetrical peripheral polyneuropathy. Which of the following is an early symptom of this complication?

The client continues to complain of pain in the foot that was recently amputated.  After evaluating the pain, what is the best nursing action?

Case Study Question 5 The nurse is caring for a 23-year-old client admitted to the medical-surgical unit following surgery for a compound fracture of the right tibia and fibula. Nurses’ Notes   0830: Admitted from Post Anesthesia Care Unit following surgery to repair an open fracture with internal fixation with application of a fiberglass cast. R lower extremity elevated. IV infusing as ordered. Client medicated for pain prior to transport. Vital Signs BP 110/72, HR 90, RR 29, Temp 99F (37.2C). Unable to assess pedal pulse on R lower extremity due to cast. Motion of toes limited by pain and cast. Will monitor for signs of acute complications. 0930: Client resting at this time. Will continue to monitor. 1100: Client reporting pain 10/10 in R lower extremity. Updated neurovascular checks. 1115: Vital Signs BP 82/44, HR 112, RR 22, Temp 99F (37.2C). Provider notified of client changes.   Neurovascular Flowsheet   Right Lower Extremity Pain Score  0-10/10 Motion F = full L = limited N = none Sensation F = full P = partial N = none Capillary Refill B = brisk < 3 seconds S = sluggish > 3 seconds Color N = normal P = pale D = dusky C = cyanotic Warmth H = hot W = warm T = tepid C = cold   Pulse 4+ bounding 3+ increased 2+ normal 1+ weak 0 absent UTA unable to assess     Time:  0830 3/10 L F B N W UTA 0930 3/10 L F B N W UTA 1030 4/10 L F B N W UTA 1100 10/10 N N S P T UTA 1115 10/10 N N S P T UTA 1130 10/10 N N S D T UTA 1145 10/10 L N S P T 1+ 1245 3/10 L N S N C 0 Orders   0830: Admission Orders: Bedrest with right leg elevated on 2 pillows May use bedside commode with assistance, no weight bearing to R lower extremity Advance to Regular diet as tolerated VS and neurovascular checks every hour for 4 hours then every 4 hours. 1130: STAT Orders: Strict bedrest, maintain R leg at level of the heart Assist client to use bedpan; Monitor intake and output Keep client nothing by mouth until cleared Document height and weight Order cast cutting tray and compartment pressure measuring device to bedside Check Neurovascular status and vital signs every 15 minutes for 2 hours  IV fluid bolus of 500 mL of normal saline over 30 minutes for blood pressure

A client goes to the physician’s office for an annual check-up and the nurse provides client teaching concerning osteoporosis screening. Which is the best teaching for a client regarding osteoporosis?

What are the priority nursing interventions in the care of a client who is a two day post op total hip replacement?  Select all that apply.

After receiving change of shift report which patient will the nurse assess first?