A patient who has a chronic foot wound tells the nurse that they use herbal therapies to boost immune function rather than taking antibiotics. Which action should the nurse take first?

A patient with multiple sclerosis has a nursing diagnosis of Self-Care Deficit Related to Muscle Spasticity and Neuromuscular Deficits. It is most important for the nurse to:

When designing a plan of care for the geriatric patient, fluid and electrolyte balance considerations the nurse should consider when caring for this population include (Select All That Apply)

The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a hospitalized 82-year-old client recovering from an acute exacerbation of heart failure. The client was taking eight different routine medications at home and is started on three additional medications to be taken while in the hospital. Recognizing the safety risks of poly-pharmacy and the importance of safe medication administration, the nurse takes steps to prevent medication errors.  Complete the following sentence. Select words from the options below to fill in each blank.  To promote medication administration safety and to prevent medication errors, the nurse checks at least _______ client identifier(s), reads medication labels at least ______ time(s), and documents medication administration _______. 

The major method of preventing infection in the client with neutropenia is the use of:

A client began directly observed therapy (DOT) for pulmonary TB two months ago, and his TB symptoms began to improve. However, at the end of his eighth week of therapy he presents with hemoptysis and a cough. The most likely explanation for this exacerbation of symptoms is that the client:

Which clinical manifestation should the nurse assess for when caring for a patient with a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism?

The Medical Product Safety objectives for 2030 focus on reducing adverse drug events (ADEs). Increasing appropriate use and monitoring adverse effects of medical products will (Select All the Apply). 

Which statement by a 52-year-old patient newly diagnosed with stage I breast cancer indicates more teaching may be needed?

Which of these complementary and/or alternative therapies could the nurse suggest to a patient who has frequent UTI’s.?