A 32-year-old male client is a marketing representative. His job requires him to have a tremendous amount of
energy during the day. He frequently uses cocaine to sustain his energy level. Lately he has increased his use
of cocaine and even experimented with crack cocaine. Realizing he can no longer continue this destructive
behavior, he is seeking treatment for cocaine addiction. In planning nursing care for the client’s inpatient stay,
which expected outcome is most appropriate?
A 14-year-old boy has had diabetes for 7 years. He takes 30 U of NPH insulin and 10 U of regular insulin every
morning at 7 AM. He eats breakfast at 7:30 AM and lunch at noon. What time should he expect the greatest
risk for hypoglycemia?
A 16-year-old client with a diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder is threatening violence toward another
child. In managing a potentially violent client, the nurse:
Four days after admission for cirrhosis of the liver, the nurse observes the following when assessing a male
client: increased irritability, asterixis, and changes in his speech pattern. Which of the following foods would be
appropriate for his bedtime snack?