What diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate for an older patient who is vomiting "coffee-ground" emesis?

What is the rational for IV fluids in a patient with a UT!?

Which finding indicates to the nurse that demeclocycline is effective for a patient with a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

An insulin syringe is measured in which of the following?

The nurse is assessing a 55-yr-old female patient with type 2 diabetes who has a body mass index (BMI) of 31 kg/m2.Which goal in the plan of care is most important for this patient?

A 46-year-old female patient returns to the clinic with continued dysuria after being treated with trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole for 3 days. Which action will the nurse plan to take?

A 46-year-old woman presented to the emergency department several days ago with a respiratory infection that caused a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar event. The client has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, vascular disease, and retinopathy. The nurse prepares to discharge the client today. After providing discharge instructions, the nurse assesses the client's understanding.

Which of the following client statements indicate a good understanding of diabetic teaching?

Select all that apply.

A 46-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department with acute adrenal insufficiency and the following vital signs: P 118 beats/min, R 18 breaths/min, BP 83/44 mm Hg. pulse oximetry 98%. and T 98.8 F oral.

Which nursing intervention is the highest priority for this patient?

Which clinical manifestation should the nurse anticipate for a patient admited to the hospital with diabetes insipidus?

A 46-year-old woman who was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection yesterday and prescribed an antibiotic presents to the ED reporting. "l just don't feel right." The client has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, vascular disease, and retinopathy. On admission to a medical-surgical unit, the nurse implements a plan of care to prevent complications and maintain client safety while in the hospital.

Indicate which nursing action is appropriate to prevent complications of diabetes mellitus and maintain client safety while in the hospital.

A 68-year-old female client is being seen for follow-up wound care on her right lower leg. During her visit, the client states she hasn't had a bowel movement since her last visit a week ago. The client states she hasn't had much of an appetite in the past few days and says, "l figure I don't have anything in there to come out." The nurse auscultates the client's abdomen and hears hyperactive high-pitched bowel sounds in the upper left quadrant and hypoactive bowel sounds in the lower left quadrant. The nurse collaborates with the primary health care provider and the client is directly admitted to the hospital for possible intestinal obstruction. Before going to the hospital, the client asks the nurse what to expect. Which of these statements by the nurse (is) most likely accurate?

Select all that apply.