People who are diabetic should always carry a quick source of ____________________ with them to treat hypoglycemia.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
carbohydrates
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The recovery room nurse would assess the patient's respiration effectively by doing which of the following?
A) Placing the palm of the hand at the patient's nose and mouth to feel the exhaled breath B) Visualizing the rise and fall of the patient's abdomen C) Placing the palm of the hand on the patient's abdomen to count the rate D) Visualizing the rise and the fall of the patient's chest
A homecare nurse visits an older female adult at home who has peripheral vascular disease to monitor her status. The nurse determines that the client needs additional teaching when the client states which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I need to try and elevate my legs above the level of my heart every time I sit down and all night." b. "I really need to try and avoid sitting in one position for a long period of time." c. "I know that I need to wear these com-pression stockings 24 hours a day." d. "I will wash my feet and legs with strong antibacterial soap twice daily." e. "I need to examine my feet daily for any cuts, sores, or openings."
What complication can the nurse expect to see manifested in a client with compression of the pituitary gland by a brain tumor?
A. SIADH B. Syncope C. Diabetes mellitus D. Pulmonary edema
The nurse is teaching a client about the loading dose of antibiotic that will be administered later in the day
The client demonstrates understanding by stating that the medication will reach a therapeutic dose in____ hour(s) versus the 48 hours that would be required for the routine medication dose. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.