A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client with a new diagn…
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client with a new diagnosis of diabetes how to monitor capillary blood glucose. The client asks: “What is a good value for fasting blood glucose?” Which of the following is the best response from the nurse?
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A client is receiving prednisone a glucocorticoid medication to treat an inflammatory condition, and the provider has ordered a slow taper in order to discontinue this medication. The nurse explains to the client that this is done to prevent which condition?
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A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for levothyroxine a thyroid replacement medication. If the dosage is too high the client may report signs and symptoms similar to hyperthyroidism. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate that the dose is too high? (Select all that apply.)
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