A patient who is one day postoperative thyroidectomy reports feeling numb around the mouth and is experiencing random muscle twitches. Which intravenous (IV) medication should the nurse anticipate that the physician will prescribe?

While doing volunteer health screenings at a local mall a patient with a large growth on the neck approaches the nurse. What finding should alert the nurse to send the patient to the physician immediately?

A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is prescribed insulin glargine (Lantus). What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication? (Select all that apply.)

While doing volunteer health screenings at a local mall a patient with a large growth on the neck approaches the nurse. What finding should alert the nurse to send the patient to the physician immediately?

The nurse is planning care for a patient with diabetes insipidus. What should the nurse monitor in this patient?

The nurse is to administer an iron injection to an adult. How should this be administered?

An 18-year-old client is experiencing a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following interventions is indicated for this client?

An 18-year-old client is experiencing a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following interventions is indicated for this client?

An LPN answers the call light of a patient with diabetes. The patient exhibits diaphoresis, a headache and is alert and oriented x3. What should the nurse do?

The nurse is collecting data for a patient who is reporting pain in the right hip. Which question should the nurse ask to determine the severity of the pain?