Ten minutes after a unit of packed RBCs is initiated, the patient complains of chest tightness, dyspnea, and exhibits urticaria.  The nurse immediately assesses that the patient is having a blood transfusion reaction.  Rank in order the nurse’s actions, with that of the highest priority first.

The nurse is evaluating a patient with erectile dysfunction. Which medication currently used by the patient could be an underlying cause?

A 42-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of aplastic anemia.  What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

The nurse is providing pre-procedure teaching about a cystoscopy.  What patient statement alerts the nurse that additional teaching is needed?

The patient has just had a liver biopsy. Which priority nursing action will the nurse implement after the biopsy?

The nurse plans care for a patient receiving internal radiation therapy, with an I-125 Prostate Implant.  What are priority actions regarding his care?

The nurse is evaluating a patient with erectile dysfunction. Which medication currently used by the patient could be an underlying cause?

A 23-year-old man has a slight fever and unplanned weight loss suggestive of early-stage Hodgkin’s Disease.  The nurse recognizes which additional signs and symptoms that may also be seen with Hodgkin’s Disease at this time?

A patient is suspected of having hepatitis.  Which diagnostic test results will assist in confirming the diagnosis? 

The nurse is providing pre-procedure teaching about a cystoscopy.  What patient statement alerts the nurse that additional teaching is needed?