A client with acute bronchospasm and a history of diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is admitted to the unit and started on IV theophylline. The client begins to complain of a fluttering feeling in the chest. The nurse checks the client’s vital signs and notes a pulse of 135, blood pressure 130/88, respiratory rate 22, oxygen sat 90%. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which signs and symptoms would prompt the nurse to get an immediate point-of-care glucose level? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with poorly managed diabetes mellitus. The nurse is planning education for this client. Which statement by the client indicates a need for more education?

The nurse is admitting a client to the unit with a history of mechanical heart valve, hemodialysis with a left arm fistula, benign prostatic hypertrophy, diabetic neuropathy in bilateral lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. A nursing assistant is available to obtain the client’s vital signs. What is the most important item to pass on to the nursing assistant regarding this task?

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which signs and symptoms would prompt the nurse to immediately check a POC glucose? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are complications of diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply.