A patient develops chills, fever, and back pain during a blood transfusion. What is the nurse’s FIRST priority?

35.  Psychotic thinking for at least 6 months that has significant impairment in areas of functioning such as school, work, self care or interpersonal relationships is known as which disorder?

A patient presents with a persistent dry cough, headache, and fatigue over the past two weeks. Which condition is most likely?

9.  Limit-setting and consistency are essential with clients who are manipulative, especially those who have which type of disorders?

A patient suddenly develops dyspnea, chest pain worsened by deep breathing, and hemoptysis. What is the priority nursing action?

A school nurse suspects child abuse. Which signs support this concern? (Select all that apply)

A patient with peptic ulcer disease reports sudden, severe abdominal pain and a rigid abdomen. What complication should the nurse suspect?

A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which instructions should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is comparing multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which statements are accurate? (Select all that apply)

A charge nurse is assigning tasks on a busy med-surg unit. Which of the following tasks should the RN assign to the LPN?