A 16-year-old diagnosed with a conduct disorder has been in a residential program for 3 months. Which outcome should occur before discharge?

A 76-yr-old with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is agitated and confused, with a markedly distended bladder. Which intervention prescribed by the healthcare provider should the nurse implement first?

A 38-year-old woman with Down syndrome is experiencing weight gain, night sweats, and forgetfulness. Based on the conditions associated with Down syndrome, the nurse suspects:

Order:   Metoclopramide 5mg IVP q 4 hours prn nausea Supply: Metoclopramide 10 mg/mL   Amount in Syringe:  ______ ml (Only include the number in your answer.)

A patient asks the nurse to explain how irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is diagnosed. The nurse tells the patient the diagnosis of IBS is based partially on the: 

An 85-year-old has difficulty walking after a knee replacement. The patient tells the nurse, “It’s awful to be old. Every day is a struggle. No one cares about old people.” Select the nurse’s best response.

In healthcare workers, the highest risk of acquiring HIV from an HIV infected client is:

A client who tested positive for HIV three years ago is admitted to the hospital with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. Based on diagnostic criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the client is diagnosed as having:

The nurse is reviewing the results of a 67-year-old female patient’s bone mineral density testing. The patient’s T-score is +1. Based on this score, the nurse knows they need to teach the patient:

Which of the following is NOT associated with abolitionism?