A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with what is thought to be toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).  When assessing the health history of the patient, the nurse would be alert to what precipitating factor?

A patient has been identified as needing a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The cardiothoracic surgeon and the patient have discussed the patient’s needs and have decided on an alternative, off-pump CABG. The patient indicates an understanding of the procedure when they say:

A patient is brought into the emergency department via ambulance. The patient has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 and presents with this rhythm.  What is the priority intervention for this patient?

A geriatric nurse is performing an assessment of body systems and health history on an 85-year-old patient. The nurse should be aware of what age-related change affecting the renal or urinary system?

A patient is admitted to the orthopedic unit with a closed fracture of the femur after a motorcycle accident. The patient has been placed in traction until his femur can undergo an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). What complications is the patient at risk for during hospitalization? Select all that apply.

A 66-year-old male patient presents to the emergency room with complaints of chest pain that is unrelieved with rest, diaphoresis, and jaw tightening. The triage nurse immediately runs an EKG and sees the following rhythm: What should be the priority nurse action?

A patient is admitted to the orthopedic unit with a closed fracture of the femur after a motorcycle accident. The patient has been placed in traction until his femur can undergo an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). What complications is the patient at risk for during hospitalization? Select all that apply.

A patient was diagnosed with diabetes three months ago and is meeting with their diabetic nurse educator to review their progress. What would be the best way to determine the patient’s level of compliance with their diabetic regimen at home?

The nurse is educating a patient who will be started on an antituberculosis medication regimen. The patient asks the nurse, “How long will I have to be on these medications?” What is the nurse’s best answer?

An older adult resident of a long-term care facility has been experiencing generalized pruritus that has become more severe in recent weeks. What intervention should the nurse add to this resident’s plan of care?