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68. A patient with multiple rib fractures becomes increasingly restless and confused 48 hours after admission. The nurse observes small, scattered red spots on the patient’s chest and neck. What is the nurse’s priority concern?

98. A patient with osteoporosis is prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) 70 mg PO weekly. The pharmacy supplies alendronate 35 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer per dose?

25. A patient is being admitted with a possible stroke. Which information indicates the patient is more likely having a hemorrhagic stroke than a thromboembolic stroke?

31. Which prescribed intervention would the emergency department nurse implement first for a patient experiencing continuous tonic-clonic seizures (status epilepticus)?

50. A patient who has Ménière’s disease is admitted with vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. Which intervention would the nurse include in the care plan?

41. Which information would the nurse explain to the patient who has a T2 spinal cord transection injury?

13. After change-of-shift report on the memory care unit, which patient with dementia will the nurse assess first?

39. Which action would have the highest priority for a patient admitted 16 hours earlier with a C5 spinal cord injury?

29. After receiving change-of-shift report, which patient would the nurse see first?

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