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 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 Addison’s disease. What intervention is essential for caring for this client?

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?  

A client is brought into the Emergency Department (ED) due to increased confusion and lethargy. The client has been taking levothyroxine for 3 years. Stat labs reveal low levels of T4 and high levels of TSH. The data suggests the client may be experiencing Myxedema coma. Which situation does the nurse suspect caused this episode?  

Order: 1L of NS is to infuse at 100 mL per hour. The IV was hung at 1000. At what time will infusion be completed in military time?