A client with type I diabetes mellitus has been prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Based on the client's medical history, which should the nurse anticipate to be included in the treatment plan?
A. A decrease in the patient's insulin
B. An increase the patient's insulin
C. Monitor coagulation studies
D. Implement fall precautions
Answer: B
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A) Maintain aseptic technique when administering dialysate. B) Wash the skin surrounding the catheter site with soap and water prior to each exchange. C) Add antibiotics to the dialysate as ordered. D) Administer prophylactic antibiotics by mouth or IV as ordered.
The nurse is preparing an antenatal nutrition class for pregnant women. Which material should be included in the teaching?
1. During pregnancy, consumption of oily fish should be avoided. 2. Dietary protein can only be obtained through consuming dairy, meat, and eggs. 3. Nutritional iodine requirements generally can be met through intake of iodized salt. 4. Iron absorption is generally higher for vegetable products than for animal products.
Although the skeleton determines the size of the body's framework, muscle and fat determine body shape. The student nurse is preparing a chart on the various types of muscles
Based on this information, what should be included about skeletal muscles? A) Responsible for facial expression and posture under involuntary control B) Responsible for locomotion under voluntary control C) Responsible for motion inside body organs and structures under involuntary control D) Responsible for propelling blood through blood vessels under voluntary control