A client with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus who t…
A client with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus who takes NPH daily in the morning calls the nurse to report recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia with exercise. Which statement by the client indicates an adequate understanding of the peak action of NPH insulin and exercise?
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A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who reports abdominal pain that began around the umbilicus 8 hours ago and has now moved to the right lower quadrant. The client reports nausea and loss of appetite. Which assessment finding support the nurse’s suspicion of acute appendicitis?
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A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client with a history of untreated hyperthyroidism. The client becomes acutely restless and confused. Assessment findings include a temperature of 104.2°F (40.1°C), heart rate 148/min, blood pressure 168/92 mmHg, and profuse diaphoresis. What is the nurse’s priority action?
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A client with Graves’ disease reports palpitations, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. Vital signs show heart rate 112/min, BP 154/88 mmHg, and temperature 98.5°F. The nurse notes fine tremors of the hands. Which is the nurse’s priority action?
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You are the nurse on a medical-surgical unit caring for a 68-year-old client with a history of diverticulosis. The client reports increasing left lower quadrant abdominal pain over the past 24 hours. Vital signs are: temperature 102.4°F (39.1°C), heart rate 110 bpm, blood pressure 138/82 mmHg, and respiratory rate 22/min. On abdominal assessment, you note rigidity, tenderness, and rebound pain in the left lower quadrant.
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