Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank Quizlet

After a 3- month trail of dietary therapy, a client with type2 diabetes mellitus still has blood glucose levels above 180 mg/dl. The physician adds glyburide (DiaBeta), 2.5 mg P.O. daily, to the treatment regimen. The nurse should instruct the client to take glyburide:

A nurse is formulating a diagnosis for a client who is reliving a brutal mugging that took place several months ago. The client is crying uncontrollably and states that he 'can�t live with this fear.' Which of the following diagnoses for this client is correctly written?

Deaths have occurred when potassium chloride has been used incorrectly to flush a lock or central venous catheter. Which of the ff precautions should a nurse take to minimize this risk?

A total thyroidectomy is ordered following discovery of a cold nodule. In this case of hyperthyroidism versus malignancy, the nurse anticipates that the patient will have:

Which nursing interventions can help prevent falls in a patient with Parkinson�s disease? Choose all answers that are correct. i.Keep the patient�s call light within reach ii.Apply a soft vest restraint when the patient is in bed iii.Avoid use of throw rugs iv.Maintain the patient�s bed in a low position v.Encourage the patient to be independent for as long as possible vi.Provide a cane or walker for ambulation