Mr. Lee, a 45-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes, tells the nurse that he has been feeling very tired and experiencing blurred vision. During the assessment, the nurse asks: “What do you think is causing these symptoms?” “How are you managing your diabetes at home?” “How serious are these symptoms for you?” “What do you believe is the main problem affecting your health?” Which aspect of nursing practice is the nurse demonstrating by using these questions?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is slightly confused and impulsive, placing them at high risk for falls. The patient also shows subtle signs of low cardiac output: BP 92/60, HR 108, capillary refill >3 seconds, slightly cool extremities, and reports mild dizziness. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

What is the final concentration of a solution if 42.5 mL of concentrated (12.0 M) hydrochloric acid is diluted to 500.0 mL?

A nurse is assessing a patient who reports shortness of breath and fatigue. During the assessment, the nurse collects the following cues: Respiratory rate: 28 breaths per minute Oxygen saturation: 89% on room air Use of accessory muscles when breathing Patient states, “I get winded just walking to the bathroom.” Which action demonstrates the nurse is analyzing cues according to the CJMM?

During a patient assessment, the nurse asks the patient how their illness has affected daily life, coping strategies, and relationships with family and friends. Which domain of the nursing assessment is the nurse focusing on?

A local community develops safe walking trails, adds more green spaces, and starts a mentorship program for adolescents to provide more guidance and support to younger teens. Which social determinants of health are most directly reflected in these initiatives? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for Mr. Ali, a 55-year-old patient who recently immigrated from Egypt. He prefers to have his adult son present during discussions about his treatment plan and requests prayer times aligned with his daily religious practices. Which of the following nurse actions best demonstrates culturally competent care?

Failure for the dental hygienist to obtain consent before providing treatment to a patient can result in a charge of all of the following, except:

A nurse is caring for three patients from different cultural backgrounds: Patient A: The nurse assumes that all cultural groups follow the same dietary restrictions, religious practices, and family involvement in care, and creates identical care plans for each patient without asking about individual preferences. Patient B: The nurse insists that the patient follow Western dietary practices, even though the patient prefers traditional foods from their culture. Patient C: The nurse makes a generalized statement: “All people from your culture believe X,” applying assumptions to the individual. Which patient scenario best illustrates cultural blindness?

18.  A client who is alert and oriented to person, place and time has notified the nurse they want to leave AMA. The nurse uses therapeutic communication in an attempt to change the client’s mind. If the nurse is unsuccessful, what is the nurse’s first priority?