At 4:45 PM, a nurse assesses a patient with diabetes mellitus who is recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago. The nurse notes that the patient is confused. The nurse reviews the assessment data provided in the chart below: Capillary Blood Glucose Testing (AC/HS) Dietary Intake At 06:30—95 At 11:30—70 At 16:30—47 Breakfast: 10% eaten—patient states that she is not hungry Lunch: 5% eaten—patient is nauseous; vomited several times After reviewing the patient’s assessment data, which action is appropriate at this time?

A patient with diabetes mellitus has a blood glucose level of 780 mg/dL and minimal ketone levels in the urine. Which other finding would the nurse observe in the laboratory reports?

The teaching plan for a patient with diabetes is focused on smoking cessation and the control of hypertension for the avoidance of which microvascular complication

The nurse is assigned the following four patients. Which patient should the nurse see first?

The nurse evaluates that a patient diagnose with Cushing’s syndrome does not need  further instruction for self-care, when the patient stated?

A nurse assesses patients with potential endocrine disorders. Which patients are at high risk for posterior pituitary gland disorders? (Select all that apply.)

After admitting a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) to the emergency department, which nursing intervention is a priority ?  

A patient with SIADH is treated with water restriction and administration of IV fluids. The nurse evaluates that treatment has been effective when the patient experiences

A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of diabetes insipidus (DI). What finding is priority to report to the health care provider?  

A patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is being seen for routine health screening. The patient has received nutritional education and begun regular exercise. What lab value indicates that the patient may need to begin medication therapy?