A nurse is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed type II diabetes mellitus who has been ordered to begin metformin. The nurse knows that the presence of which of the following in the patient’s medical history would represent a contraindication to this therapy?

A nurse is administering an intravenous drug to a patient for the first time. Which of these signs and/or symptoms would indicate that the patient is having an anaphylactic reaction to the medication?

You are caring for a patient who has suffered a severe traumatic injury. He is currently catheterized. During your shift, you note that the patient has only produced 150 cc of urine. You check his total output in the past 24 hours and it is 350 cc. By definition, this patient has which of these diagnoses?

A nurse is planning care for an immobile, bedridden patient. Which of the following is not a complication of immobility?

When considering the source of a postoperative fever, the nurse knows that which of these is usually not a likely source?

Among these disorders, identify the one that is improperly matched with the electrolyte imbalance.

The nurse at a family practice is responsible for reviewing home safety issues with all patients. She knows that there is an increased risk of falls in which of these two groups of patients?

A nurse is counseling an 87-year-old female patient and her daughter. The patient is obese, has multiple medical problems, including dementia, and takes numerous medications. The patient is preparing to move in with her daughter for full-time care. Which of the following is least important for the nurse to discuss with the patient and her daughter?