The patient is taking estrogen therapy for BPH and states that he has begun experiencing some breast tenderness.  The nurse would respond to the patient using which of the following comments?

The physician has ordered Lantus 0.25U/kg SC QD.  How many Units will the nurse administer to the patient with a weight of 140 lbs. 

Propylthiouracil (PTU) is prescribed for the patient.  The nurse reinforces instructions to the patient regarding the medication therapy.  The nurse informs the patient to notify the physician if which of the following signs occur?

A client who has been on long-term glucocorticoid therapy states, “I am just going to quit taking this medication.”  Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct when discussing discontinuing glucocorticoid therapy?

A patient presents to the emergency department with a blood glucose level of 784.  The physician orders 30 U of insulin to be administered IVP.  Which of the following insulins will the nurse prepare to administer to the patient?

The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with a diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism.  Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instructions?

The nurse is caring for a patient with hyperpituitarism.  The nurse will assess for signs and symptoms of which of the following diagnoses?

A 14 year old boy is being evaluated related to his height of 58 inches and weight of 58 pounds.  The physician has recently initiated therapy with doses of somatotropin three times a week.  The physician orders an x-ray of the boy’s femur to be done in six months.  The mother asks why this x-ray is to be taken.  The nurse will explain that it is to evaluate if the:

The nurse will teach the diabetes mellitus client to exercise.  Which of the following is a correct statement to include in the teaching plan?

The nurse is providing instructions on levothyroxine (Synthroid).  Which of the following comments by the patient shows adequate understanding of the medication?