A 30-year-old patient with a 5-year history of Crohn’s disease is admitted with severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever. The physician is considering a differential diagnosis of exacerbation versus a flare of ulcerative colitis, which the patient’s sibling was recently diagnosed with. Which of the following findings would most strongly differentiate Crohn’s disease from ulcerative colitis?

A 68-year-old female patient reports experiencing urinary incontinence, specifically during activities such as coughing, sneezing, or lifting heavy objects. The nurse suspects the patient has stress urinary incontinence. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to help manage this condition?

Which of the following correctly distinguishes syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) from diabetes insipidus (DI)?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has just undergone a total hip replacement (THR). The patient is recovering in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and is at risk for complications related to mobility and wound healing. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to prevent dislocation of the hip and promote optimal recovery?

A 32-year-old patient presents with severe leg pain after a tibial fracture sustained in a fall. Acute compartment syndrome is suspected. Which of the following clinical findings support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

A patient has undergone a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy to remove a pituitary adenoma. During postoperative care, which of the following nursing interventions and assessments are critical to prevent complications? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving hemodialysis for end-stage renal disease. Which of the following nursing interventions and assessments are critical to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy during hemodialysis? Select all that apply.

A 35-year-old patient with a history of Graves’ disease presents to the emergency department with agitation, fever, and tachycardia. The patient reports stopping antithyroid medication two weeks ago. Laboratory results confirm elevated free T4 and suppressed TSH levels. Which of the following nursing actions is most critical in managing this patient’s condition?

A 35-year-old patient presents to the clinic with persistent flu-like symptoms and reports engaging in unprotected sex with multiple partners. The patient tests positive for HIV. Which of the following steps should be taken to ensure the most effective management of the patient’s condition?

A nurse is interpreting the results of a purified protein derivative (PPD) test for a 30-year-old patient who recently emigrated from a country with a high prevalence of tuberculosis. The induration measures 10 millimeters. Based on CDC guidelines, how should the nurse interpret the results?