Question 51: A client states that he is confused because the PHCP told him that his diabetes insipidus (DI) is nephrogenic. What should the nurse state when describing the difference between nephrogenic DI and neurogenic DI?

Question 29: Which prescribed medication should the nurse expect will have rapid effects on a client admitted to the emergency department in thyroid crisis?   

Question 31: A 65-year-old male diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will be starting levothyroxine therapy. He has a history of cardiovascular disease and had two coronary stents inserted 2 years ago, with no problems since then. He is usually active but states that lately, he has felt tired and has no energy to take his usual walks or work around the house. He has been instructed to take the levothyroxine in the morning, 1 hour before breakfast, and to return to the clinic in 4 weeks to check his TSH levels. (Select all that apply.) Based on the patient’s history and new treatment plan, the nurse recognizes that he is currently at risk for which complications?

Question 28: The nurse is caring for a client with Addison’s crisis and is ending her shift in approximately one hour. What information would be most important to inform the oncoming nurse about this client? 

Question 18: The nurse on the medical-surgical unit is assigned to 4 patients. Which patient should she assess first?  

Question 3: A client is admitted with bacterial meningitis, a temperature of 102.5 (39.2), and a severe headache.  Which prescription should the nurse implement first?    

Question 24: Which priority lab results should the nurse assess when caring for a client with DKA?

Question 1: The nurse is assisting with a lumbar puncture during the care of a client who is suspected of having bacterial meningitis. Which diagnostic finding below would be indicative of the test results for a client with this suspected condition? (Select all that apply)

Question 23: Which nursing measure will assist in decreasing the risk of injury in a client with Acute Addison’s Disease?

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