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Type 1 diabetesInsulin-dependent Autoimmune system destroys beta cells that produce insulin Hyperglycemic and high BUN No Oral Medications allowed DKA (fruity breath) irritable, polyphagia, polydipsia, polyuria, weight loss Type 2 diabetesCommon form of diabetes Pancreas produces insulin but not producing enough or resistant to insulin Metformin (hold before surgery and contrast dye for 48 hours) HHNS Blurry Vision, Drowsy, weight gain, pruritus, tingling

While performing an admission assessment for a client with an exacerbation of asthma, the nurse learns the client has several food allergies. The most important nursing action in promoting this client's safety is to do which of the following? a. place an allergy bracelet on the client's wrist b. provide the dietitian with a list of the client's allergies c. observe the client carefully for signs of anaphylaxis d. have epinephrine available on the clinical unit provide the dietitian wi...

A client receives a new prescription for nitroglycerin / Nitrostat tablets. Which instruction should the nurse include in this client's teaching? Place under the tongue as needed every 5 minutes up to three times -- call 911 of pain persists. Nitroglycerin tablets are taken sublingually (SL) to avoid first pass effect. It should be taken at the onset of chest pain to expedite oxygen flow to the myocardial tissues. Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator, so the client should be instructed to r...

1.-The nurse observes an increased number of blood clots in the drainage tubing of a client with continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). What is the best initial nursing action? Irrigate the catheter with normal saline per protocol notificar al HCP Provide additional oral fluid intake An older female client with long term type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is seen in the doctor routine health assessment. To determine if the client is experien...

Which of the following lists foods that have the nutrients to help build red blood cells (RBCs)? a. fried fatty foods and apples b. red wine, strawberries, and chicken c. oranges, tofu, milk d. green leafy vegetables, red meats, and eggs d

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a nurse is planning care for a client who has - ANSWER- A nurse is monitoring a client following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hypoparathyroidism? - ANSWER-Involuntary muscle spasms (occurs if the parathyroid glands are damaged or removed during a thyroidectomy. Muscle twitching and paresthesias can result due to decreased parathyroid hormone levels and calcium deficiency.) A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a c...