An 82-year-old patient admitted with pneumonia is being assessed for fluid balance. The nurse checks skin turgor by gently pinching the skin over the back of the hand, which remains tented. Which interpretation is most accurate?

A patient with type 1 diabetes is prescribed NPH insulin 15 units at 7:00 AM. The patient asks why they take this insulin at that time and not with meals. Which response best explains the purpose of NPH insulin?

A nurse is obtaining a health history from a patient who was recently diagnosed with hypertension. Which question would best encourage the patient to share more information about their symptoms and daily experiences?

A patient requires an intramuscular injection of an antibiotic. Which action demonstrates the correct technique for administering an IM injection?

After assessing a patient’s wound, the nurse notes thick, green drainage with odor. What is the priority action?

A patient with type 1 diabetes is receiving insulin lispro. What instruction is most critical?

A patient presents with a red patch on the sacrum that does not fade when pressed. What does this indicate?

A 68-year-old patient presents with a headache. Vital signs are: BP 150/90 mmHg, HR 88 bpm, RR 20, Temp 100.0°F. Which finding requires the most immediate attention?

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Which of the following great vessels of the thoracic cavity carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart and to the lungs?