The nurse is educating an adult client who has been diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma about the prescribed mitotane 6 g P0 in divided doses. Which statement made by the client establishes the need for further clarification? a. "If I have a trauma or go into shock, the drug is temporarily stopped."

A female client is preparing to begin treatment for infertility. What hormone would the nurse expect to be included in treatment?

A client will be using an insulin pump to deliver a consistent amount of insulin to meet the client's needs. Where should the nurse insert the pump for the maximum amount of absorption?

An adult client underwent a short plasma corticotropin (ACTH) stimulation test this morning. What subsequent assessment finding would rule out a diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency?

The nurse is preparing to administer 20 units of NPH insulin to a client. Before administering the medication, the nurse should implement which intervention?

A client is prescribed disulfiram. How does this medication assist the client in refraining from ingestion of alcohol?

An 8-month-old infant admitted with a new diagnosis of diabetes is to receive 1 unit of regular insulin. How will that 1 unit be administered?

A client is to be started on amphetamine therapy for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which medication has less physical dependence and abuse than other amphetamines?

An older adult client has been diagnosed with postmenopausal osteoporosis and has been prescribed calcitonin. The nurse should anticipate administration by what route’

In light of current treatment modalities, the nurse should anticipate that the client newly diagnosed with schizophrenia will most likely be prescribed what drug?

A client is being prescribed dextroamphetamine for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). During health education, the nurse should make the client aware of the black box warning relating to what potential risk issue?