A patient presented to the ED complaining of nausea and vomiting, weight loss, and blurred vision. Upon assessment the patient was noted to have Kussmaul respirations, orthostatic hypotension and a fruity odor to their breath. The patient’s blood sugar was measured at 572 mg/dL. Which set of ABG results should the nurse expect the patient to exhibit?

A patient presented to the ED complaining of nausea and vomiting, weight loss, and blurred vision. Upon assessment the patient was noted to have Kussmaul respirations, orthostatic hypotension and a fruity odor to their breath. The patient’s blood sugar was measured at 572 mg/dL. Which set of ABG results should the nurse expect the patient to exhibit?

A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a patient who is currently experiencing an acute exacerbation of Crohn’s disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A patient has received a diagnosis of irritant contact dermatitis.  What patient education should the nurse prioritize for the patient’s subsequent self-care?

A nurse is caring for a pulseless patient who is exhibiting this rhythm: For which intervention should the nurse prepare?

A 45-year-old man with diabetic nephropathy has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and is starting dialysis. What should the nurse teach the patient about hemodialysis?

The nurse is providing care for a patient whose inflammatory bowel disease has necessitated hospital treatment. Which of the following would most likely be included in the patient’s medication regimen?

A patient has undergone extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) as a treatment for kidney stones and is preparing for discharge. The nurse recognizes the risk of recurrence and has planned the patient’s discharge education accordingly. What preventative measure should the nurse encourage the patient to adopt?

A patient has been brought to the emergency department by paramedics after being found unconscious. The patient’s Medic Alert bracelet indicates that the patient has type 1 diabetes, and the patient’s blood glucose is 22 mg/dL (1.2 mmol/L). The nurse should anticipate what intervention?

A 42-year-old male patient with a history of type II diabetes presents to the emergency room with complaints of ‘not feeling well.’ The nurse observes that the patient has flattened neck veins, sunken eyes, and dry mucous membranes. The patient’s serum blood glucose is 1054 mg/dL. For which interventions should the nurse prepare? Select all that apply.