A 72-year-old patient with type II diabetes reports swelling in their hands and feet and notices that they haven’t urinated much over the past 2 days. What action should the nurse take first?

A hypertensive patient asks the nurse about the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Which response by the nurse is correct?

Which laboratory result suggests potential diabetic cardiovascular complications in a patient with type 2 diabetes?

When prioritizing medication management for a patient with chronic kidney disease which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which laboratory finding is characteristic of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) in a patient with type 2 diabetes?

A patient presents with symptoms of dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Which medication should the nurse inquire about in the patient’s history as a potential cause of Ototoxicity?

In a patient with chronic kidney disease, the risk of seizures is most likely attributed to:

A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperthyroidism. Which of the following should be the nurse’s priority to monitor closely in this patient?

When assessing a patient with chronic stable angina, which symptom is most characteristic of an angina attack?

How should the nurse instruct the patient with CKD to monitor fluid intake at home?