The nurse is caring for a client who has begun vomiting.
The nurse is aware that which part of the client’s brain has been stimulated?

The nurse is reviewing medication prescriptions.
Which is an appropriate dosage and frequency of cimetidine?

A client has an important presentation to make in 4 hours, and he needs relief from the congestion of seasonal rhinitis. The client calls the nurse, explains the situation, and tells the nurse that he cannot afford to be drowsy.
What medication is most likely to meet this client’s needs?

The nurse is instructing a patient who will take psyllium (Metamucil) to treat constipation.
What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?

The nurse is teaching the client with a new prescription for ibandronate how to take the medication.
Which instruction provided by the nurse is correct?

The nurse suspects the client with diabetes may be having a hypoglycemic reaction when what manifestation is assessed?

A client with type 1 diabetes presents to the diabetes educator and asks about a change in insulin. The client’s occupation requires long international flights, and the client does not want to administer insulin on the plane.
What kind of insulin would best meet this client’s needs?

The nurse is caring for a pediatric client with a new onset of hypercalcemia.
What condition would be most likely to cause this altered serum calcium level?

The client, newly diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, asks what caused this disorder.
What is the nurse’s best response?

A client with type 2 diabetes presents at the clinic for a routine follow-up appointment. The client asks the nurse whether he or she can take the herbal supplement ginseng.
What is the correct response by the nurse?

The nurse should question an order for bismuth salts for a client with what condition?