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Acarbose is prescribed to treat a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which instruction should the nurse provide when teaching the client about this medication?
A nurse is providing teaching regarding nateglinide. A portion of the teaching involves time of administration, and the nurse should tell the client to take the medication at which time?
A client with a history of coronary artery disease has developed diabetes insipidus as a result of cranial surgery. The client's medication therapy will include vasopressin. The nurse monitors this client most carefully for which sign or symptom that indicates a side or adverse effect of this medication?
Cortisone acetate is prescribed for a client with adrenal insufficiency. The nurse provides instructions to the client regarding the medication. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates a need for further instruction?
A client who has been taking iodine solution is admitted to the emergency department, and an iodine overdose is suspected. Gastric lavage is initiated to remove the iodine from the stomach. In addition to treatment with gastric lavage, the nurse anticipates that which medication will be administered?
A medication has been prescribed for a client with hypoparathyroidism for management of hypocalcemia. The client arrives at the clinic for follow-up evaluation and complains of chronic constipation since beginning the medication. The nurse provides information to the client regarding measures to alleviate the constipation and determines that the client needs additional information when the client makes which statement?
Propylthiouracil is prescribed for a client with hyperthyroidism. The nurse provides instructions to the client regarding the medication and informs the client to notify the health care provider (HCP) if which sign or symptom occurs?
A client with diabetes mellitus is self-administering NPH insulin from a vial that is kept at room temperature. The client asks the nurse about the length of time an unrefrigerated vial of insulin will maintain its potency. What is the most appropriate response to the client?
Potassium iodide is prescribed for a client with thyrotoxic crisis. The client calls a clinic nurse and complains of a brassy taste in the mouth. Which instruction should the nurse provide the client?
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Laboratory studies are performed and the serum calcium level is 12.0 mg/dL (3 mmol/L). Which medication should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed for the client?
Octreotide acetate is prescribed for a client with acromegaly. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which side or adverse effect is associated with the administration of this medication?
The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous (IV) insulin injection. The vial of regular insulin has been refrigerated. On inspection of the vial, the nurse finds that the medication is frozen. Which should the nurse do?
A hospitalized client with diabetes mellitus receives NPH insulin in the morning. The nurse monitors the client for hypoglycemia, knowing that the peak action is expected to occur how soon after the medication administration?
The nurse provides education to the client with hyperthyroidism about potassium iodide before medication administration. The client is scheduled for a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which response by the client indicates understanding?
The nurse is preparing to care for a client admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse gathers supplies and obtains which type of insulin, anticipating that it will be initially prescribed for the client? Click on the image to indicate your answer. Figure from Kee,
The nurse is preparing the client's morning insulin isophane dose. The nurse notices a clumpy precipitate inside the insulin vial. What is the most appropriate nursing action related to this finding?
Glyburide daily is prescribed for a client. What instruction should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
A client has been taking glucocorticoids to control rheumatoid arthritis. Which laboratory abnormality is the client at risk for as a result of taking this medication?
Glimepiride is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus. The nurse instructs the client that which food items are most acceptable to consume while taking this medication? Select all that apply.
The client with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has begun excreting copious amounts of dilute urine through the Foley catheter. The client's urine output for the previous shift was 3000 mL. The nurse expects that the health care provider will prescribe which medication?