A female patient tells the nurse that she has pain and numbness to her thumb, first finger, and second finger of the right hand. The nurse discovers that the patient is employed as an auto mechanic, and that the pain is increased while working. This may indicate that the patient could possibly have what?

The nurse is performing a shift assessment on an elderly patient who is recovering after surgery for a hip fracture. The nurse notes that the patient is complaining of chest pain, has an increased heart rate and respiratory rate. The nurse further notes that the patient is febrile and hypoxic, coughing and producing large amounts of thick white sputum. The nurse recognizes that this is a medical emergency and calls for assistance, as she recognizes that this patient is likely demonstrating symptoms related to what?

The Diabetic Educator is assessing a hospitalized patient to see if it is necessary to reinforce parts of the patient’s knowledge of basic diabetic self-care skills. What would be an appropriate way for the Diabetic Educator to assess the patient’s knowledge of nutritional therapy in diabetes mellitus?

Which of the following signs are common with hypocalcemia?

The nurse is planning to teach a 75-year-old patient about administering her medication. How can the nurse enhance the patient’s ability to learn?

When discussing angina pectoris secondary to atherosclerotic disease with a patient, the patient asks why he experiences chest pain with exertion. The nurse informs the patient that exertion:

40.4 The client receives esomeprazole (Nexium). He asks the nurse why that little purple pill is better than his cimetidine (Tagamet). What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse has taught the client with osteoporosis about how to manage the illness. Which statement by the client indicates that she needs additional teaching?

Women often have atypical symptoms of their coronary disease. Women can present to the clinic or emergency department with what symptoms? (Mark all that apply).

A Diabetes Nurse Educator is providing a class on diabetes for the dieticians and staff nurses. The nurse educator discusses the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommendations for levels of caloric intake. What do the ADA’s recommendations include?