Priority Decision: Two days following a self-managed hypoglycemic episode at home, the patient tells the nurse that his blood glucose levels since the episode have been between 80 and 90 mg/dL. Which is the best response by the nurse?

Priority Decision: Two days following a self-managed hypoglycemic episode at home, the patient tells the nurse that his blood glucose levels since the episode have been between 80 and 90 mg/dL. Which is the best response by the nurse?

What is an appropriate nursing intervention for the patient with hyperparathyroidism?

Mary has been a diabetic for 10 years and is normally well controlled on 20 U of NPH insulin a day. She reports that she has a fever and is nauseated; her last three urine specimens had over 2% sugar and tested positive for acetone. Your evaluation of this situation is that

Mr. Conrad is recovering from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment instituted, which of the following would be an expected outcome?

Mrs. H, who has just had a thyroidectomy, is complaining of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?