What is the primary adverse effect of insulin therapy?
A. hypokalemia
B. hyperkalemia
C. hypoglycemia
Ans: C. hypoglycemia
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The client who experiences seizures is being discharged to home. The nurse should emphasize to the client and family the importance of monitoring the client for:
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The nurse is reviewing diagnostic lab work of a client developing shock. Which laboratory result does the nurse note as a key in determining the type of shock?
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An older patient is diagnosed with tuberculosis. What should be included in the nurse's disease process instruction? Select all that apply.
1. It can affect other body tissues. 2. It is uncommon in nursing homes. 3. It spreads by airborne transmission. 4. It is a chronic infection of the lungs. 5. Older people are at higher risk for the disease.