The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes with a…

The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes with a history of kidney disease. The client blood glucose level is 450 mg/dL., and the healthcare provider ordered a new prescription to begin IV insulin per the protocol scale. Which action should the nurse complete first?

A client is admitted with a possible diagnosis of hyperosmol…

A client is admitted with a possible diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) and has a history of type 2 diabetes controlled with the oral diabetic agent tolazamide. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe to confirm this disorder?

A nurse is assessing a client with end-stage kidney disease…

A nurse is assessing a client with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) who missed their last two hemodialysis sessions. The client has gained 5 kg (11 lb.) in the past week and present with severe dyspnea, crackles in all lung fields, and 3+pitting edema. The morning laboratory results are as followings: potassium: 6.8 mEq/dL, BUN: 90 mg/dL, creatinine: 19.2 mg/dL, pH: 7.20, HCO3 (bicarbonate): 15 mEq/L. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?