A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of Paget's disease. The nurse anticipates the provider will prescribe which of the following medications for this client?

Spironolactone (Aldactone) is prescribed for a client with chronic cirrhosis and ascites.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following medication-related side effects?

The nurse cares for a client with diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure.

Which two (2) client findings in the history and physical are most concerning? Select all that apply

The nurse is most likely to report which finding to the primary care provider for a client who has an established colostomy?

The RN is serving as preceptor to a new graduate nurse who has recently passed the RN licensure (NCLEX®) examination. The new nurse has only been on the unit for 2 days. Which patient should be assigned to the new graduate nurse?

A patient with gonorrhea is treated with a single IM dose of ceftriaxone and is given a prescription for azithromycin (Zithromax) 1000 mg 1 dose. What rationale should the nurse provide to the patient for this combination?

The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected neurological issues. The patient's speech is delivered with normal rhythm but filled with words that do not form any meaningful statements.

The patient is also unable to write or repeat back words and does not appear to understand the nurse's instructions or questions. The nurse would recognize these symptoms as:

Which is a major side effect of radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism?

Mr Ozz, a 45-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic, is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. He has been febrile since admission. His daily insulin requirement is 24 units of NPH. Every morning Albert is given NPH insulin at 0730. Meals are served at 0830, 1230, and 1830.

The nurse expects that the NPH insulin will reach its maximum effect (peak) between the hours of:

Which type of epileptic seizure is characterized by a sudden lapse of consciousness for 5 to 30 seconds?

A nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) about drugs used to treat the disease. For which drug does the nurse less likely plan health teaching?