A 67 year-old patient comes to the clinic with complaints of…

A 67 year-old patient comes to the clinic with complaints of severe diarrhea. He relays that he’s been taking antibiotics for an ear infection over the last 2 weeks, however, the diarrhea just started. Upon further analysis, the patient is diagnosed with clostridium difficile. The RN understands that the new-onset diarrhea is likely due to which of the following? 

A nurse is educating a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus…

A nurse is educating a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus about insulin therapy. The patient is prescribed a basal-bolus insulin regimen, which includes long-acting insulin (insulin glargine) once daily and rapid-acting insulin (insulin lispro) before meals. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the insulin regimen?

A nurse in the emergency room is preparing a patient for a C…

A nurse in the emergency room is preparing a patient for a CT scan of the abdomen with contrast. The patient’s past medical history and current medications are listed below. Which question should the RN implement?  Type II DM – Metformin 1000 mg BID  Hypothyroidism – Levothyroxine 100mcg daily Pain – Acetaminophen 600mg PRN