A client with type 2 diabetes arrives to the emergency department with a blood glucose level of 630mg/dL, has a decline in mental status and excessive urination. The nurse is assessing the client for a diabetic emergency. Which other clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY    

The nurse is assessing a client who is post-operative thyroidectomy. The nurse assessed breathing, vital signs, and for fullness at the incision site. What other essential clinical manifestation should the nurse look for when assessing a client who is post-operative a thyroidectomy?    

A medication order reads, “Potassium 20 mEq 1-tab po BID”. What does the nurse need to do FIRST when administering this medication?  

A client experiencing an altered level of consciousness is brought to the Emergency Department (ED). The client’s med alert bracelet indicates they have type 1 diabetes. The client’s glucose level is 22 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate administering which prescribed intervention?  

A client has been diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome. What psychosocial problem should the nurse assess the client for?  

A client with type 2 diabetes has adequate glucose control through diet and exercise. Upon being admitted post-op a cholecystectomy, the client has required insulin injections on two occasions. Which of the following best describes the client’s need for insulin?

The nurse receives a client in the PACU with a blood pressure of 130 / 90 mm Hg and HR of 68. After 30 minutes, the client’s blood pressure is 94/47 mm Hg, and the HR is 110. The client’s skin is pale, cold, and moist. What is the nurse concerned about may be happening to this client?  

 The nurse is caring for a client with Addison’s disease. What intervention is essential for caring for this client?

The nursing instructor is discussing postoperative care with a group of nursing students. A student asks, “Why does the client go to the PACU instead of just going to a post-surgical unit?” What is the instructor’s best response?  

The nurse is caring for a client with Cushing’s syndrome who is prescribed a dexamethasone suppression test. What instructions are important for the nurse to understand to implement for this test?