Jennifer is Mr. Tregalin’s nurse, and she is thinking about his questions about smoking and cessation during his last physical exam. She is thinking about finding the best method for him to use that will have the best chance of long-term success. He was interested in Chantix medication therapy, as well as nicotine replacement therapies. Jennifer wants to formulate a PICO question she can research. Which of the following best represents Jennifer’s PICO question formulation for her research?

Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention activity?

What symptoms is commonly seen in hyperthyroidism?

The nurse is caring for a team of four clients who are seriously ill.  One of the clients has just received a new cardiac medication.  How should the nurse instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is also caring for this client?

A patient is diagnosed with stomatitis with a lesion located on her lip. It is determined it is due to Herpes Simplex virus. What is the most effective method of treatment?

Your patient is weak and fatigued.  Her hemoglobin is low, demonstrating anemia, and her pulse oximetry readings demonstrate a decline.  Which doctor’s order is written to support the patient?  

Which of the following results is consistent with muscle damage and necrosis of myoctes seen in rhabdomyolysis?  (select all that apply)

A 23-year-old pregnant female who is 30 weeks gestation presents to her physician for a routine prenatal examination. Her blood pressure and laboratory results all are normal and ultrasound reveals the fetus to be in good health. She also indicates she is eating a very healthy diet high in lean proteins and complex carbohydrates while taking her prenatal vitamins as prescribed. However, she complains that she has recently been woken up at night or during naps by a burning sensation in her chest. She says she has never experienced this before and antacids have seemed to provide some immediate but short-lived relief. She goes on to indicate that this sensation only occurs at night. Based upon this information, what is the most likely cause of her symptoms?

A patient diagnosed with hypertension is on a low-sodium diet (1500 mg) and going to celebrate an important religious holiday. The nurse learns that many food items eaten during this holiday are high in sodium. Which action by the nurse is best?

A 78-year-old client needs to complete a 24-hour urine specimen. In planning care, nurse realizes that which measure is most important?