63. A nurse is caring for a patient that is slow to arouse but alert and oriented times four with a patient-controlled analgesia pump. The nurse instructs the patient to notify the nurse before administering the next dose. At that time, a family member states they have been pushing the button because the patient appeared to be in pain. Which of the following statements describe what the nurse should say to the family?
30. A patient is diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus…
30. A patient is diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the healthcare provider tells her that her CD4 cell count is 219 cells/microliter. What significance does this have on the patient’s diagnosis?
94. Which of the following are complications of Assistive R…
94. Which of the following are complications of Assistive Reproductive Techniques (ART)? select all that apply.
86. The nurse is assisting in the care of several patients i…
86. The nurse is assisting in the care of several patients in the intensive care unit. Which patient is at the greatest risk for developing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?
53. A nurse recently accepted employment at a 500+ bed hospi…
53. A nurse recently accepted employment at a 500+ bed hospital as the Quality Management Director. She has determined that education regarding performance improvement principles is a priority for hospital staff and the physicians. Which of the following activities is least descriptive of an effective quality program?
9. The term infertility can be defined as: The inability of…
9. The term infertility can be defined as: The inability of a 35 year old women to conceive after unprotected intercourse for:
61. The nurse manager conducts a 6 month performance review…
61. The nurse manager conducts a 6 month performance review session with a new graduate nurse. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
RNA polymerase has multiple subunits. The highest level of…
RNA polymerase has multiple subunits. The highest level of protein structure of RNA polymerase is ____________.
62. A patient on mechanical ventilation goes into respirator…
62. A patient on mechanical ventilation goes into respiratory distress with an oxygen saturation level of 89%, heart rate of 120 beats/minute, and increased agitation and restlessness. On auscultation, the lung sounds are diminished on one side. What is the priority nursing action the nurse should perform?
32. A nurse is caring for a septic patient that is hypotensi…
32. A nurse is caring for a septic patient that is hypotensive and had a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 60 mm Hg. The nurse reassessed and obtained a new blood pressure of 86/50. What is the patient’s mean arterial pressure (MAP)?