A patient receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer reports nausea, vomiting, and mouth sores. The nurse should explain that these side effects occur because chemotherapy:

Which theory of pain supports the practice of sensory distraction as a method to decrease the perception of pain (e.g., simultaneous scratching in proximity to an injection site)?

A patient who recently had spinal surgery is at risk for complications due to immobility. What nursing action is the highest priority in preventing musculoskeletal complications in this patient?

A patient is admitted to a burn unit with significant burns on the lower extremities. What additional assessment is the priority to be implemented for this patient based on the most likely electrolyte abnormality? 

A client asks the nurse to recommend foods that will help maintain strong bone health. Which foods will the nurse recommend to this client? (Select all that apply)

What nursing consideration demonstrates an understanding of the gerontologic changes for the integumentary system? 

A patient with cerebral edema receives a hypertonic intravenous (IV) solution. What is the primary purpose of administering a hypertonic solution in this case?

A 60-year-old female patient is scheduled for elective surgery to repair a hip fracture. The surgical team has completed the preoperative preparations, and the patient has been moved to the operating room. The time-out process, a crucial safety step before surgery, is about to begin. What is the primary purpose of the time-out process in this context?

A nurse is assessing a patient’s skin and notices redness and warmth over a localized area. This finding suggests increased blood flow and inflammation. What is the appropriate term for this skin condition?

A nurse is preparing to administer an IV antibiotic of 500mL at a rate of 62.5 mL/hour. The nurse starts the infusion at 0900. At what time will the antibiotic be completely infused? (Answer in military time.)