Which statement about back pain is NOT TRUE?

A patient in the emergency department who reports lethargy, muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss over the past weeks is diagnosed with Addisonian crisis (acute adrenal insufficiency). Which drug(s) does the nurse expect to administer to this patient?

A nurse is caring for a patient about to begin insulin glargine therapy. The nurse should identify the need for additional precautions because the patient also takes which of the following types of medications?

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?

Which laboratory results should the nurse anticipate in the patient diagnosed with a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)? (Select all that apply.) Hyponatremia Hypernatremia Increased serum osmolarity Decreased serum osmolarity

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 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?

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?