A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes and the patient’s spouse about the use of a prescribed glucagon emergency injection kit. Which statement by the spouse indicates correct understanding?

A nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has a prescription for a glucagon emergency injection kit. The patient’s partner reports that the patient has experienced several episodes of severe hypoglycemia over the past month. The nurse reviews the following information:Patient takes insulin before mealsPatient recently started an intense exercise programPatient frequently skips bedtime snacksPatient’s blood glucose was 32 mg/dL during the most recent episodeGlucagon was administered successfully by the partnerWhich finding requires the nurse to provide additional education to prevent future hypoglycemic episodes?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed Novolin N for diabetes management. Which nursing actions are appropriate when administering this medication? (Select all that apply)

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed metformin. Before administering the medication, the nurse reviews the patient’s laboratory results. Which finding requires the nurse to hold the medication and notify the healthcare provider?

A nurse is caring for a client prescribed selegiline for depression. Which client statement demonstrates correct understanding of the medication?

A client with hyperthyroidism has been taking methimazole for 3 weeks. During a follow-up phone call, which client statement should the nurse recognize as requiring immediate follow-up?

A 57-year-old client who has been prescribed doxorubicin for small-cell lung cancer. Why is it advised by the nurse to avoid taking aspirin or drugs that contain aspirin?

A 66-year-old male client has made an appointment with the health care provider to discuss recent erectile dysfunction (ED) and has requested a prescription for sildenafil based on television commercials they have seen. What characteristic of this client would contraindicate the use of sildenafil for ED?

A nurse is teaching a client who has started taking fluoxetine. Which finding should the nurse instruct the client to report immediately?

A client with overactive bladder has been prescribed oxybutynin. During a follow-up visit, the patient reports experiencing a dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision. The nurse also notes that the patient has not been drinking much water because they are worried about worsening urinary urgency. Which nursing intervention is the priority?