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A nurse placed a newly inserted nasogastric tube and is preparing to administer enteral nutrition (EN). What is the most appropriate and important consideration before starting the feeding?

A nurse educator is teaching a group of new graduate nurses about sleep disorders and asks the group, “If a patient reports a 6-week history of trouble falling asleep and daytime tiredness, what should be the first action in determining whether the patient may have insomnia?” Which response by a graduate nurse indicates correct understanding?

A nurse is assessing a patient with a new urinary diversion who expresses concern about changes in appearance. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is initiating a bladder-retraining program for a patient with urge incontinence. Which intervention best supports the goal of improving bladder control?

A patient diagnosed with insomnia is instructed to maintain a sleep diary. What information should the nurse ask the patient to include? Select all that apply.

A nurse is teaching a patient who recently underwent urinary diversion surgery. The patient asks why the diversion was needed. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which statement would the nurse use when teaching a patient how to use imagery as a relaxation technique for a mental retreat from workplace stress?

 A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently undergone a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement. The healthcare provider orders to start feeding the patient. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

A nurse working in a busy emergency department reports feeling exhausted, irritable, and unable to focus during shifts. Which of the following actions by the nurse manager is most appropriate?