A patient is being admited with a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. Which findings will the nurse expect during the assessment?

A 40-year-old female client has a family history of "thyroid problems" and is being seen by the primary healthcare provider for unintentional weight loss, irritability, and chest discomfort. Her probable diagnosis is hyperthyroidism. Which serum laboratory test results support this client's probable diagnosis?

Select all that apply.

A patient with severe tachycardia. hyperthermia and agitation are admitted for acute thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm). The nurse will anticipate the need to administer which of the following medications?

Select all that apply.

Which finding indicates to the nurse that demeclocycline is effective for a patient with a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

A patient with diabetes is starting insulin therapy. Which type of insulin will the nurse discuss using for mealtime coverage.

An insulin syringe is measured in which of the following?

A 46-year-old woman presented to the emergency department several days ago with a respiratory infection that caused a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar event. The client has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, vascular disease, and retinopathy. The nurse prepares to discharge the client today. After providing discharge instructions, the nurse assesses the client's understanding.

Which of the following client statements indicate a good understanding of diabetic teaching?

Select all that apply.

The Patient has a nutritional dose of Humalog insulin of 5 units before each meal, plus Humalog insulin per sliding scale.

Blood Glucose Level sliding scale (mg per dL) Humalog Insulin Less than 70 Call MD

201-250 4 units

251-300 6 units

301-350 8 units

351-400 10 units

Greater than 400 Call MD

The patient's meal has been delivered, the nurse checks the patient's pre-meal blood sugar, and the result is 311 mg/dL.

The patient is awake, alert, and able to swallow. The next step the nurse should take is

Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is prescribed to a patient for the treatment of diabetes insipidus. The nurse administering the medication monitors the patient for which therapeutic response?

A 46-year-old woman who was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection yesterday and prescribed an antibiotic presents to the ED reporting. "l just don't feel right." The client has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, vascular disease, and retinopathy. On admission to a medical-surgical unit, the nurse implements a plan of care to prevent complications and maintain client safety while in the hospital.

Indicate which nursing action is appropriate to prevent complications of diabetes mellitus and maintain client safety while in the hospital.

A patient reports gas pains and abdominal distention 2 days after a small bowel resection. Which nursing action should the nurse take?