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?

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?

The nurse informs the client after the administration of bethanechol they might experience which of the following side effects.

A client with a severe infection has a health care provider order to receive a loading dose of an antibiotic. The nurse understands the purpose of the loading dose is to:

The nurse teaches the client receiving atropine to expect which side effect.

A client is taking phenytoin for treatment of seizures. Which statement by the client requires you to reinforce teaching to the client about this medication?

A client reports to an emergency department with pain in the heel/calf area. The diagnostics show an Achilles tendon rupture. Which medication listed on the client’s medications could be responsible for this condition?

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.)

The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about a new prescription for diphenhydramine. Which teaching point would be important to include with this medication? 

A client with bipolar disorder is taking lithium and experiencing diarrhea and vomiting. The LPN understands the next action should be to: