A patient with Parkinson’s disease has decreased facial expressions when talking and difficulty initiating movements like getting up out of a chair. The nurse documents this as:

Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding the drug Metformin? The principal side effects of metformin are gastrointestinal intolerance due to bloating, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. Metformin should be stopped before and 48 hours after a CT scan that involves IV contrast. Metformin is widely recognized as the most effective and safe initial treatment option for managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.  

A patient with chronic pancreatitis is being discharged to home. What should the nurse teach the patient to do to monitor the effectiveness of pancreatic enzyme replacement?

A nurse is caring for a hospitalized person with a spinal cord injury who reports a severe headache and is sweating profusely. Vital signs include a BP of 220/100 mm Hg with an apical heart rate of 54 beats per minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A hospitalized patient is NPO for a surgical procedure later in the afternoon. The patient calls the nurse to the room due to nausea, sweating, and dizziness. A finger stick blood sugar yields a reading of 56 mg / dL (normal 70-110 mg / dL). Which of the following should the nurse do first?

Which of the following lab values reflect fluid volume excess?

A patient has decompensated cirrhosis of the liver with ascites. Which symptoms are associated with ascites and should be relieved by paracentesis?

The nurse should place the highest priority on which nursing intervention for a patient with renal failure who has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L (3.5 – 5.0 mEq/L)?

Why did Stella lose her teaching job?

Who comes to get Blanche at the end of the play to take her away?