The nurse is admitting a client from the postanesthesia unit to the postoperative surgical care unit.
Which prescription should the nurse implement first?

Choice A rationale

While it’s always important to inform the medical team of any allergies, there’s no specific link between shellfish or iodine allergies and cystoscopy.

Choice B rationale

After a cystoscopy, patients should report any instances of painful urination, blood in urine, or fever. These could be signs of complications such as infection.

Choice C rationale

There’s no specific need for patients to refrain from strenuous activities and sports for at least 2 weeks after a cystoscopy.

Choice D rationale

Remaining in a prone position for 24 hours after the procedure is not a standard recommendation following a cystoscopy.

Choice A rationale

Resuming normal physical activity is not the appropriate action when a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus experiences increased thirst, an early sign of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). Physical activity can increase blood glucose levels, which could exacerbate the condition.

Choice B rationale

Administering a dose of regular insulin as prescribed is the most appropriate action to address increased thirst in a patient with type 1 diabetes and early signs of DKA. Elevated blood sugar levels are the cause of the increased thirst, and insulin helps lower blood sugar levels.

Choice C rationale

Consuming electrolyte fluid replacements is not the appropriate action when a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus experiences increased thirst, an early sign of DKA. While hydration is important, it does not address the underlying issue of high blood sugar levels.

Choice D rationale

Monitoring urine output over the next 24 hours is not the appropriate action when a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus experiences increased thirst, an early sign of DKA. While it is important to monitor urine output in patients with diabetes, it does not address the underlying issue of high blood sugar levels.