Which prescribed medication for the client recovering from a traumatic amputation does the nurse correlate to the treatment of phantom limb pain?

A nurse gives a client 10 units of insulin lispro at 0630. When should the client have breakfast?

The nurse is caring for the following four clients on the nursing unit.
Which client is at the highest risk for the development of deep vein thrombosis?

The nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for possible deep vein thrombosis of the right extremity. Which laboratory result is of most concern to the nurse?

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 diagnosed with Raynaud’s disease is experiencing severe pain and spasms in the fingers and toes of their hands.
What advice should the nurse include in the discharge instructions for this client?

A patient receives 20 units of Isophane Insulin Suspension (NPH) Insulin at 07:30. At what time are signs of hypoglycemia most likely to occur?

A patient recovering from aorto-femoral bypass surgery has developed edema, severe pain, paresthesia, and tightness of the operative limb.
The nurse recognizes that what post-operative complication is most likely causing the patient’s symptoms?

The nurse is evaluating the patient’s response to antibiotic therapy. Which data would indicate that the medication has been effective?

Which clinical manifestation should the nurse anticipate as an expected finding for a client diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?