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Signs of Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia (250 mg/dL or greater) Dry, parched mouth Extreme thirst Frequent urination General weakness Fruity breath Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain Deep, rapid breathing

The nurse is monitoring a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus for signs of complications. Which sign or symptom, if exhibited in the client, indicates that the client is at risk for chronic complications of diabetes if the blood glucose is not adequately managed?

Polyuria

The nurse is completing an assessment on a client who is being admitted for a diagnostic workup for primary hyperparathyroidism. Which client complaint would be characteristic of this disorder? Select all that apply. Polyuria 2. Headache 3. Bone pain 4. Nervousness 5. Weight gain

Polyuria and bone pain

Signs of Hypoglycemia

Sweating Rapid pulse Shakiness, dizziness, weakness Decreased coordination Difficulty concentrating Blurred vision Headache Trouble performing routine task

The nurse is monitoring a client who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and is being treated with NPH and regular insulin. Which manifestations would alert the nurse to the presence of a possible hypoglycemic reaction? Select all that apply. 1. Tremors 2. Anorexia 3. Irritability 4. Nervousness 5. Hot, dry skin 6. Muscle cramps

Tremors, Irritability and Nervousness

The nurse is teaching a client with hyperparathyroidism how to manage the condition at home. Which response by the client indicates the need for additional teaching? "I should limit my fluids to 1 liter per day." 2. "I should use my treadmill or go for walks daily." 3. "I should follow a moderate-calcium, high-fiber diet." 4. "My alendronate helps to keep calcium from coming out of my bones."

"I should limit my fluids to 1 liter per day"

A client with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is being treated in the emergency department. Which findings support this diagnosis? Select all that apply. 1. Increase in pH 2. Comatose state 3. Deep, rapid breathing 4. Decreased urine output 5. Elevated blood glucose level

Comatose, deep, rapid breathing and elevated blood glucose level

A client with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has a protozoal infection and is receiving pentamidine. The nurse should monitor the client for which common side effects? Select all that apply.

hypoglycemia and decreased blood pressure