An unresponsive 8-year-old is brought to the emergency department with rapid, deep respirations. Blood work reveals blood glucose is 360 mg/dL and arterial pH is 7.2. Urinalysis results show the presence of glucose and ketones. Which of the following statements best describes the underlying cause of this patient’s condition?

While caring for a client with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find due to malabsorption? (Select all that apply)

Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN) is a condition that occurs after an infection with Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci. Which of the following best explains the mechanism of this condition?

A family member with a BMI if 30.3 was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. They mention to you that their provider suggested they lose weight to help with the diabetes, but they feel like their provider is only fat-shaming them. How might you respond to help educate them?

Use the following scenario for question 29 and 30: Your 63-year-old patient has had poorly managed diabetes for over 30 years. They report in the last year they have been experiencing “pins and needles” in their feet and sometimes they feel numb. You know that these are common symptoms of:

What is the highest priority problem statement in the care plan for a client with ulcerative colitis?

A patient with erectile dysfunction is given a medication to boost the effects of nitric oxide (NO). How does NO help maintain an erection?

A patient presents with weight loss, heat intolerance, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety. Upon assessment, the nurse observes an enlarged thyroid gland. These findings suggest thyrotoxicosis. Which manifestation should the nurse expect to confirm the condition?

How do advanced glycation end products (AGEs) contribute to chronic complications of diabetes?

Which symptoms should the nurse monitor for in a client who has undergone gastric bypass surgery and is at risk for developing dumping syndrome after eating? (Select all that apply)