A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on his breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client?

A nurse notes that a client's serum potassium level is 6 mEq/L. The nurse interprets this as an expected finding in the client with which health problem?

A lumbar puncture is performed on a client with suspected bacterial meningitis, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is obtained for analysis. The nurse determines that the diagnosis is confirmed if which findings are noted?

A client diagnosed with esophageal varices has a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube. What is the most important safety intervention for this client?

Which goal for the client's care should take priority when caring for a client admitted due to exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?

A client has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. What information should the nurse obtain when conducting a focused assessment? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client after a total thyroidectomy. The nurse's priority should be to:

The nurse is completing a health assessment of a client suspected of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?

A client was admitted in the hospital with peptic ulcer disease tells the nurse about having black tarry stools. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?

A nurse in the ambulatory care unit is caring for a client after cataract extraction. The client suddenly complains of severe pain in the affected eye unrelieved by pain medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client with myasthenia gravis who is exhibiting signs of cholinergic crisis. Which medication does the nurse ensure is available to treat this crisis?