The physician has ordered cortisol level testing for a patient. Which statement indicates that the patient accurately understands the nurse’s teaching about this laboratory test?

A nurse teaches a 54 year old client who is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which statement would the nurse include in this client’s plan of care to delay the onset of microvascular and macrovascular complications?

A 52-year-old female patient comes to the clinic for a routine check-up. She denies any complications or any physical changes since her last check up. During the physical examination, the nurse attempts to palpate the patient’s thyroid gland but is unable to feel it. What action should the nurse take next?

Which information will the nurse include in teaching a female patient who has peripheral arterial disease, type 2 diabetes, and sensory neuropathy of the feet and legs?

A 42-year-old female patient comes to the clinic complaining of weight gain, fatigue, and feeling cold all the time. She also mentions her skin has become very dry, and her hair is thinning. During the assessment, the nurse notes a puffy face and a slow heart rate. Which condition does the nurse suspect may be causing the patient’s symptoms?

Which information will the nurse include in teaching a female patient who has peripheral arterial disease, type 2 diabetes, and sensory neuropathy of the feet and legs?

The nurse is reviewing a 54 year old male patient’s prescribed insulin regimen. The nurse notes that the physician has ordered a long-lasting insulin. Which medication best meets this criteria?

The nurse is taking a history from an older client who reports having frequent falls. Which dietary habit could be contributing to the client’s problem?

A nurse is assessing a community group for dietary factors that can contribute to osteoporosis. In addition to evaluating calcium intake, which other dietary factors should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a 62 year old patient with cirrhosis. Which assessment finding warrants the nurse’s immediate attention?