A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which medication would need to be withheld for 24 hours before the procedure and for 48 hours after the procedure?

A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which medication would need to be withheld for 24 hours before the procedure and for 48 hours after the procedure?

The nurse performs a physical assessment on a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Findings include a fasting blood glucose level of 120 mg/dL (6.8 mmol/L), temperature of 101°F (38.3°C), pulse of 102 beats/minute, respirations of 22 breaths/minute, and blood pressure of 142/72 mm Hg. Which finding would be the priority concern to the nurse?

Two weeks after a severe burn of over 20% of the body, the patient vomits bright red blood. Which condition is most likely?

During primary survey assessment of a burn patient, what is an early sign of carbon monoxide poisoning the nurse should check for?

The nurse is providing fluid resuscitation for a burn victim according to the Parkland formula. The nurse determines that the patient requires 8000 mL in a 24-h time period. The burn occurred at noon, and the present time is 1400. How many milliliters of fluid should infuse by 2000?