A patient is recovering from an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis and reports feeling “anxious, shaky, and sweaty.”. What should be the nurse’s initial action?

A patient’s insulin dosage is 16 units of regular insulin in the morning. When should the patient expect the insulin peak?

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

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?

The nurse receives an order to administer cefazolin to a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The nurse withholds the medication and notifies the health care provider because the client:

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?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). What symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the disease?

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

The client’s chart indicates the diagnosis of stage III peripheral arterial disease. Which nursing assessment finding correlates with this diagnosis?