Short Essay Question Explain why you chose the answers you gave to the previous problems. Give reasons to support your answers, and cite evidence from Test Items C and D.

A nurse is providing counseling to a male patient with erectile dysfunction who has been prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). In which situation should the nurse recommend discussing alternative treatments with the prescribing provider?

The nurse is assessing a patient for potential signs of malnutrition. Which findings are consistent with undernutrition? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement indicates that the patient understands teaching about diagnostic examinations for different types of cancer?

The parents of a 2-month-old infant with Down syndrome attend a well-baby visit. Which aspect of care should the nurse emphasize due to the infant’s generalized hypotonicity?

A 55-year-old patient with newly diagnosed terminal pancreatic cancer expresses a desire to start writing a memoir to share their life experiences and lessons with their children. The nurse interprets this behavior as indicative of which psychosocial response to death?

A patient develops neutropenia after receiving chemotherapy. Which information about ways to prevent infection will the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

Solution A is diluted in a separate beaker “B” to make solution. 240 mL of solution A is obtained from the original beaker, where It is diluted to 0.50 L in beaker “B” The dilution results in a new solution that has 0.50 M concentration. If the original solution was made with calcium hydroxide, determine the number of grams of calcium hydroxide needed to make 0.65 L of the original solution.

A 67-year-old patient with advanced terminal liver cancer is admitted to an inpatient hospice. The patient’s adult daughter visits daily and enthusiastically discusses plans for a family reunion in the coming year. When the nurse inquires about her feelings, the daughter responds, “I’m staying strong for my dad, and everything is under control.” Which issue would the nurse identify as a concern in working with the patient’s daughter?

The nurse is educating a 19-year-old patient recently diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which statement by the patient best demonstrates an understanding of the primary factors that contribute to this condition?