A nurse has taught a patient about dietary changes that can reduce the chances of developing cancer. What statement by the patient indicates the nurse needs to provide additional teaching?

A patient is awaiting bariatric surgery in the morning. What action by the nurse is most important?

The student nurse learns that the most important function of inflammation and immunity is which purpose?

A nurse assesses a patient who reports pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Which focused assessments would the nurse complete? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses a patient who is hospitalized with an exacerbation of Crohn’s disease. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find?

A nurse assesses a patient who is prescribed an infusion of vasopressin (Pitressin) for bleeding esophageal varices. Which clinical manifestation would alert the nurse to a serious adverse effect?

A patient wants to lose 1.5 lbs a week. After reviewing a diet history, the nurse determines that the patient typically eats 2450 calories a day. What should the patient’s calorie goal be to achieve this weight loss? (Record your answer using a whole number.) __ calories/day

The nurse is admitting a patient with Raynaud’s disease. Conservative treatment includes the following except _________. Choose the best answer.

A client with a history of progressively worsening fatigue is undergoing a comprehensive assessment which includes test of renal function relating to erythropoiesis. When assessing the oxygen transport ability of the blood, the nurse should prioritize the review of what blood value?

A client in the ICU has had an endotracheal tube in place for 3 weeks. The health care provider has ordered that a tracheostomy tube be placed. The client’s family wants to know why the endotracheal tube cannot be left in place. What would be the nurse’s best response?