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At 2:00 AM, the CNA reports that a patient with type 1 diabetes is extremely wet with perspiration, ad is cool to the touch. The nurse should:

A nurse assesses a patient who is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). For which manifestations would the nurse monitor the patient? (Select all that apply.)

A patient diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI) has received education about the diagnosis. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A patient presents to the emergency department with vomiting, abdominal pain, and rapid, deep respirations. The patient’s blood glucose is 480 mg/dL. What nursing action should be taken?  

A patient who is diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) has a serum sodium level of 117 mEq/L and presents with seizures. Which intervention would be the most appropriate for this patient?

A patient is scheduled for a glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) test. The patient calls to request the day be changed because he has a family function the weekend before the test and is concerned about following the nutritional plan. What statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

A patient with type 2 diabetes who is taking metformin is seen in the diabetic clinic. The fasting blood glucose is 108 mg/dL, and the glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) is 8.2%. Which action does the nurse plan to take next?

A patient diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma is admitted to the emergency department with a severe headache, flushing, and palpitations. The patient is now reporting abdominal pain. What action should the nurse take?

A patient diagnosed with Cushing syndrome had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. The nurse understand that the underlying cause of the condition was:  

A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). What finding is priority to report to the health care provider?