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A patient with chronic alcohol use disorder is admitted and placed on a protocol including diazepam to prevent alcohol withdrawal syndrome. His last drink was 12 hours ago.  The nurse understands that this medication is effective because it:    

A 48-year-old woman is admitted with severe acute pancreatitis. Vital signs at 0700 are: BP 88/54 mmHg, HR 118 bpm, RR 28/min, O₂ saturation 89% on room air, temperature 38.2°C. She reports abdominal pain and has vomited twice overnight. Laboratory results show: Na⁺ 132 mEq/L, K⁺ 3.1 mEq/L, amylase 420 U/L (normal 30–110 U/L), lipase 550 U/L (normal 23–300 U/L). Which patient outcome should the nurse prioritize?  

Q45. The nurse is administering filgrastim to a patient who is post-bowel resection related to cancer. The patient asks the reason for the medication. What will the nurse explain as the purpose of the medication?

A 54-year-old male with a history of cirrhosis and esophageal varices is brought to the emergency department after vomiting large amounts of bright red blood. He continues to retch violently and has blood trickling from the corners of his mouth. On assessment, the patient is pale, diaphoretic, and anxious. Vital signs: BP 88/54 mmHg, HR 128 bpm, RR 28/min, SpO₂ 91% on room air. Which nursing action takes the highest priority at this moment?

A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child admitted with suspected acute appendicitis. Several hours after admission, the child reports that the abdominal pain has suddenly decreased. Which additional assessment finding would most strongly indicate perforation of the appendix, requiring immediate intervention?

Q29. Many patients depend on long-term antiepileptic therapy. The nurse must be diligent to educate these patients about the potential for [option1] as an adverse effect of long-term use of antiepileptic agents.

Q27. The nurse is caring for a patient with seizure disorder. While making rounds, the nurse witnesses the patient having spasms of their arms and legs and falling to the floor. The patient initially lost consciousness and was quite groggy when awakened. Which type of seizure will be documented by the nurse?  

Q47. What is the intended outcome of the chemoprotective drugs? 

Q14. The nurse is providing education to a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes. What will the nurse include as the goals of dietary control of the disease? (Select all that apply.)

Q28. The nurse is caring for a patient with epilepsy who is hospitalized. The patient is recovering from a seizure. What are the expected assessments and interventions by the nurse during the postictal time?