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Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching about medications?

A nurse is prioritizing patient problems. Which of the following should be given the HIGHEST priority?

Which assessment performed by the nurse is an example of a focused assessment rather than a comprehensive assessment?

The nurse finds a pulse oximetry reading of 84% on a patient who is awake, warm, pink, and speaking in full sentences. Which action should the nurse take first?

What influences a patient’s hygiene preferences and practices?

Case Study (Single Best Response). A postoperative patient is receiving oxygen by nasal cannula at 2 L/min. The nurse notes the following: respiratory rate 28/min, restlessness, diminished breath sounds at the bases, oxygen saturation 89%, and reluctance to cough because of incisional pain.Which nursing action is the priority?

A patient with heart failure is being discharged from the hospital to home with visiting nurse services, dietary counseling, and follow-up with a cardiology clinic. Which statement best describes the primary goal of this coordinated care arrangement?

What should the nurse assess to determine a patient’s ability to perform basic hygiene measures?

How do normal body flora help the body resist infection?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between nursing theory and research?