Which order from the health care provider will the nurse implement first for a patient who has vomited 1200 mL of blood?

A patient who is diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD) states, “I can’t tie my shoelaces anymore.” The healthcare provider recognizes that this patient’s problem is due to a deficiency in which of these neurotransmitters?

A patient with a head injury has an arterial BP of 92/50 mm Hg and ICP of 18 mm Hg. The nurse uses the assessments to calculate the cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP).  How should the nurse interpret the results?

What portion of the duodenum includes the duodenal bulb?

A 63-year-old patient who began experiencing right arm and leg weakness is admitted to the emergency department. In which order will the nurse implement these actions included in the stroke protocol? (Put a comma and a space between each answer choice .)a.   Obtain computed tomography (CT) scan without contrast.b.   Infuse tissue plasminogen activator (tPA).c.   Administer oxygen to keep O2 saturation >95%.d.   Use National Institute of Health Stroke Scale to assess patient.

A postoperative patient receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells develops chills, fever, headache, and anxiety 35 minutes after the transfusion is started. After stopping the transfusion, the nurse plans the next steps to ensure the patient’s safety. Which actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

A patient has a chest wall contusion as a result of being struck in the chest with a baseball bat. Which initial assessment finding is of most concern to the emergency department nurse?

A nurse is teaching a 25-year-old male patient how to perform monthly testicular self-examinations (TSEs) for early detection of testicular cancer. The patient seems hesitant and uncomfortable discussing the topic. Which responses from the patient indicate the nurse’s teaching has been effective and that the patient’s psychosocial needs have been addressed? Select all that apply.

A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash has had a tracheostomy placed to allow for continued mechanical ventilation. How would the nurse interpret the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.48, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and HCO3 25 mEq/L?

A patient recently diagnosed with cervical cancer that is classified as Tis, N0, M0 appears anxious and asks the nurse what the letters and numbers mean. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse to provide both information and emotional support?