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The same patient with a WBC less than 2,000/mm3 must have what intervention done for him / her? 

A nasally inserted N/G tube should stay in no longer than _____________.

A seizure may be the very first obvious sign of a brain lesion / injury.

Greater than 3 watery, loose bowel movements in a day is known as _____________________________.

When concentrated Tube Feedings (those with a high osmolality) enter the stomach quickly or in large boluses, pulling fluids into the intestines, the end result can be _____________________________________.

The nurse has finished teaching a client with diabetes mellitus how to administer insulin. The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?

The client takes calcium supplements. What is the best instruction by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a type 1 diabetic patient who is being discharged home tomorrow. Patient teaching includes assessing the patient’s self-care skills to determine if further diabetes teaching is required. What is the best way to assess the patient’s ability to prepare and give insulin?

The nurse assesses the patient in traction frequently. What signs or symptoms would the nurse assess for when assessing for a DVT in a traction patient?

The Diabetic Educator is teaching a class on complications of diabetes for newly diagnosed diabetic children and their parents. The diabetic Educator would define hypoglycemia as what blood glucose level?