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?

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?

A patient with type 2 diabetes who takes metformin (Glucophage) develops an allergic rash from an unknown cause, and the health care provider prescribes prednisone. What should the nurse anticipate regarding this patient’s care?

A 45-year-old female patient is screened for diabetes at a clinic, and her fasting plasma glucose level is 125 mg/dL. She has a family history of type 2 diabetes and is overweight. What should the nurse plan to teach the patient?

A 48-year-old female patient comes to the clinic complaining of feeling “off” for the past few months. She reports being constantly tired, having difficulty tolerating cold weather, and noticing changes in her weight despite no major changes to her diet or exercise routine. The nurse wants to gather more focused information about a possible thyroid disorder. Which question would be most appropriate?