A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with opioid-induced constipation. Which finding best indicates that the patient is achieving the expected outcome?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been on bed rest due to impaired physical mobility. Which of the following complications will the nurse monitor for in this patient? (Select all that apply).

A nurse has worked in the intensive care unit (ICU) for over 20 years. When caring for complex patients, she instinctively recognizes subtle changes in patient status without relying heavily on rules or guidelines. She often mentors newer nurses, offering insight based on years of pattern recognition and deep clinical understanding.

A nurse is educating a group of parents with infants about home and travel safety. Which safety item’s proper fit is most critical for the nurse to emphasize during the session?

A nursing student is performing a head-to-toe assessment on a patient admitted with abdominal pain. Which action by the student would require the nursing instructor to intervene?

At a local wellness fair, a nurse offers free blood pressure checks, BMI measurements, and guidance on diet and exercise to reduce the chance of heart disease. This is an example of which type of healthcare service?

The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous insulin injection to an adult patient weighing approximately 160 lb. Which needle size and length is most appropriate?

A patient is admitted with signs and symptoms of pneumonia, including high fever, shortness of breath, and productive cough. The nurse attempts to obtain a sputum specimen for culture but the patient is unable to produce one. What action should the nurse expect the provider to order next?

A nurse is planning care for multiple patients in a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following frameworks would not typically be used to establish priorities during the planning phase of the nursing process?

A nurse is talking with a young adult patient. The patient reports struggling to maintain long-term relationships. According to Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, which developmental task is this behavior most likely associated with?