The nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following

laboratory findings should the nurse expect?

Negative urine ketones

BUN 32 mg/dL

pH 7.43

HCO3- 23 mEq/L

A nurse and an assistive personnel(AP) are caring for a client who has bacterial meningitis. The

nurse should give the AP which of the following instructions?

Wear a mask.

Bacterial meningitis requires droplet precautions; therefore, the AP and the nurse should wear a

mask when coming within 0.9 m (3 ft) of the client until 24 hr after the client has begun

receiving antibiotic therapy.

Wear a gown.

A gown is necessary when caring for clients who require contact precautions. Bacterial

meningitis does not spread via direct contact.

Keep the client's room well-lit.

Staff caring for this client should keep the illumination in the room dim and avoid bright light

from windows to promote comfort and rest and avoid photophobia.

Maintain the head of the bed at a 45° elevation.

Staff caring for this client should keep the head of the bed at a 30° elevation.

A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new

prescription for metformin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an

understanding of the teaching?

"I will monitor my blood sugar carefully because the medication increases the secretion of

insulin."

"I should take this medication with a meal."

"I can expect to gain weight while taking this medication."

"While taking this medication, I will experience flushing of my skin."

A nurse in a provider office is assessing a client who has hypertension and take propranolol.

which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an

adverse reaction to this medication?

Report of a night cough

MY ANSWER

The nurse should recognize that a night cough is an early indication of heart failure and report