A 40-year-old patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus calls the clinic reporting a fever, nausea, and inability to eat regular meals due to a stomach virus. The patient is unsure how to manage their diabetes during the illness. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize in teaching the patient about sick day management?

A nurse is educating a patient who has recently had a colostomy. Which of the following instructions is most important for the nurse to emphasize for proper colostomy care?

A 28-year-old patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted with deep, labored breathing, abdominal pain, and confusion. The nurse notes a blood glucose level of 450 mg/dL and urine positive for ketones. Which of the following nursing interventions should be prioritized for managing the patient condition)?

A 40-year-old male patient with a documented history of an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin is admitted with a severe skin infection. The healthcare provider orders ceftriaxone 1g IV every 24 hours. As the nurse, what is the most appropriate action?

A 55-year-old patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) presents for an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Before the procedure, the nurse assesses the patient’s gag reflex as part of the pre-procedural evaluation. Why is this assessment important?

A patient with advanced liver cirrhosis presents with ascites, jaundice, and confusion. The nurse suspects hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to manage this condition?

A 55-year-old patient who recently underwent a cholecystectomy is now being transferred from the recovery unit to the medical floor.  Which of the following interventions is most important to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the immediate postoperative period?

A patient has been taking prednisone 40 mg daily for the past 3 weeks to manage a severe asthma exacerbation. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential adverse effect of long-term glucocorticoid therapy?

A patient is admitted with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, and vomiting. The healthcare provider suspects acute pancreatitis. Which diagnostic study result would most strongly support this diagnosis?

A 50-year-old patient with a history of diverticulitis presents with severe abdominal pain, fever, and a rigid abdomen. The physician suspects peritonitis. Which of the following causes of peritonitis is most likely in this patient, given the clinical presentation and history of diverticulitis?