A patient with Parkinson’s disease has decreased tongue mobility and an inability to move the facial muscles. Which of the following nursing diagnosis is of highest priority?

The patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for an outpatient CT scan with intravenous contrast. What information obtained by the nurse during admission indicates a need for a change in the patient’s regimen?

The nurse is preparing to teach a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus on the preferred areas to self-inject insulin based on absorption rate. Which area should the nurse identify as having the fastest insulin absorption rate?

A nurse is educating a group of adults about the risks for osteoporosis. Which statement will the nurse include when discussing the use of alcohol and cigarettes?

Which nursing intervention will assist in preventing respiratory complications in the client with advanced Parkinson’s disease?

A client is complaining of double vision. The client has a blood sugar is of 40 mg/dL. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking a calcium supplement for the treatment of osteoporosis. Which statement will the nurse include when educating the client?

A nurse is conducting a health history on an older adult client in a health clinic. Which assessment finding places the client at risk for osteoporosis?

A client who has osteoporosis says, “I am exercising more. I go to the gym once a week.” How should the nurse respond? (Select all that apply)

During a home visit, the nurse evaluates the client’s response to previous education on how to prepare an insulin injection. List the order in which the client prepares the injection that indicates teaching has been effective. 1.   Wipe the selected skin site with alcohol and wait for it to dry. 2.   Fill the syringe with an amount of air equal to the number of units of insulin, and insert the needle into the vial (wipe the vial with alcohol before inserting needle). 3.  Insert the insulin. 4.   Push air into the vial, invert the vial, and withdraw the prescribed units of insulin. 5.   Pinch up a fold of skin, and insert the needle into the tissue. 6.   Withdraw the needle and apply firm pressure to the site for a few seconds.   Answer format: x, x, x, x, x, x