The nurse notes a patient’s international normalized ratio (INR) value of 2.5 on warfarin therapy. What is the meaning of this reported value?

o decrease the skin flushing adverse effect reaction of niacin (nicotinic acid), which action should the nurse take?

A patient who is taking nitroglycerin sublingual tablets is complaining of flushing and headaches. What is the nurse’s best response?

When is the best time of day to take simvastatin?

The stereotypical therapy where people lay on couches and just talk is what type of therapy

A patient calls her nurse into her room and reports having sudden left leg pain. What additional finding(s) would indicate that the patient is experiencing complete arterial occlusion? Select all that apply.

A Black patient is seeking emergency care for shortness of breath. Given the patient’s darker skin tone, how should the nurse assess for hypoxia?

A patient’s spouse filed charges after repeatedly being battered. The patient sarcastically says, “I’m sorry for what I did. I need psychiatric help.” Which statement by the patient supports an antisocial personality disorder?

A patient has a history of impulsively acting out anger by striking others. Select the most appropriate intervention for avoiding similar incidents.

A nurse plans care for an individual diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which characteristic behaviors will the nurse expect? Select all that apply.