Which is the first observation the nurse makes of the patient returning to the nursing unit from the recovery room (PACU)?

The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy of the U.S. military was passed as a compromise when resistance mounted to President Clinton’s initial plans to repeal the ban on gay and lesbian members of the military.

Which are part of the skill set necessary for the LVN transitioning to a RN role? Select all that apply. 

For people with disabilities,

Which of the following is true of disabilities and the job selection process?

Like most other non-dominant group members, overweight people

A patient with acute pancreatitis has an nasogastric tube (NG) tube to suction and is nothing by mouth (NPO).  What information will the nurse teach the patient regarding the expected outcome of the treatments?

Name the pale blue/green spirals at the end of the nerves in this image (not the veins): Skin- 7.jpg  

Margo McCaffrey defines pain as:

The nurse is caring for a post operative patient who is complaining of severe 8/10 pain, mild nausea, and inability to void for 3 hours.  Which intervention is the priority?