After microorganisms break down dead organic matter, the resulting materials are taken up in ionic form by plant roots. This represents biological uptake that converts materials from an _______ form to an _______ form.

The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of left-sided congestive heart failure who is acutely short of breath. The nurse hears fine crackles throughout both lung fields and notes that the patient’s pulse oximetry is only 88% on 4 L of oxygen. What is the priority intervention of the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is hospitalized for pneumonia. Which Nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?

The nurse is caring for a patient who periodically has small streaks of fresh red blood in the stool. The patient denies abdominal pain or loss of appetite. The nurse identifies what to be the most likely cause of this patient’s bleeding?

The nurse is providing education to a patient about the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

The nurse knows changes in which body system affect overall mobility increasing the propensity of falling?

The nurse knows changes in which body system affect overall mobility increasing the propensity of falling?

The nurse is caring for an adult patient with a recent below-the-knee amputation. During shift report, the nurse reports that the patient has urinated in the bed multiple times since the surgery. The nurse knows which defense mechanism best describes this behavior?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of type 1 diabetes. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the patient may not be compliant with the diabetic treatment regimen?

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient who has had sleep alterations. Which statement by the patient indicates further education is needed?