What clinical manifestation should the nurse assess for in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and ketoacidosis?

The nurse is monitoring a client receiving gentamicin.
Which of the following would the nurse assess as potential toxic effects of this medication?

The client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a new prescription for clopidogrel. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?

A client is receiving heparin sodium 1000 units per hour via an infusion and warfarin sodium 2.5 mg PO for thrombophlebitis in the left leg.
The nurse educates the client that heparin and warfarin are prescribed together because:

A client is receiving trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
What information should the nurse include in the teaching about this medication?

The nurse teaches a diabetic patient how to perform foot care.
Which action by the patient would indicate that they can correctly perform foot care?

The nurse is caring for a patient who had an above-the-knee amputation (AKA) five days ago.
The nurse notices a new foul odor coming from the incision, which is erythematous, tender, and warm to the touch. What is the priority nursing action in this situation?

A client asks a nurse, “What is a hemoglobin A1C test?” Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

The nurse is explaining to a patient why oral antihyperglycemic agents are not effective in Type 1 diabetes. What is the reason?

A Type 1 diabetic client’s blood glucose level is 50 mg/dL at 16:30. The client is alert; however, dinner will not be served until 17:15. What should be the nurse’s initial action?