Name the two types of diabetes mellitus
What will be an ideal response?
DM type 1 and DM type 2
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A patient's diagnosis of atrial fibrillation has prompted the primary care provider to prescribe warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant. When assessing the therapeutic response to this medication, what is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A) Assess for signs of myelosuppression. B) Review the patient's platelet level. C) Assess the patient's capillary refill time. D) Review the patient's international normalized ratio (INR).
A 66-year-old man who originally sought care because of increasing pain in his great toe has subsequently been diagnosed with gout. In addition to pharmacological interventions, what dietary regimen should the nurse recommend to this patient?
A) Low complex carbohydrate intake and high potassium intake B) High fluid intake and low protein intake C) High calcium intake and low fat intake D) High simple carbohydrate intake and avoidance of dairy products
The healthcare provider prescribes 15 mg IV of ketorolac (Toradol) for a patient who has recently undergone a spinal fusion. The nurse has a 5-milliliter (mL) ampule containing 60 mg of ketorolac
How many milliliters of ketorolac does the nurse need to withdraw from the syringe? _____ mL Calculate the exact dose.
A 5-year-old child comes to the healthcare provider for cast removal. Which of the following should the nurse implement to minimize the child's fears of the cast saw?
a. Premedicate with an opioid analgesic. b. Encourage the caregiver to leave the room. c. Instruct the caregiver to avoid restraint. d. Show that the saw does not cut into skin.