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A 38-year-old patient presents with fatigue, weight changes, and hair thinning. The nurse reviews the patient’s medical history, which includes a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism two years ago, now managed with radioiodine therapy. Laboratory results show elevated TSH and decreased free T4 levels. Based on the patient’s history and current findings, which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?

A nurse is educating a patient who has recently had a colostomy. Which of the following instructions is most important for the nurse to emphasize for proper colostomy care?

A 50-year-old patient with a history of diverticulitis presents with severe abdominal pain, fever, and a rigid abdomen. The physician suspects peritonitis. Which of the following causes of peritonitis is most likely in this patient, given the clinical presentation and history of diverticulitis?

A 68-year-old female patient reports experiencing urinary incontinence, specifically during activities such as coughing, sneezing, or lifting heavy objects. The nurse suspects the patient has stress urinary incontinence. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to help manage this condition?

A 60-year-old patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 is being seen for follow-up. The nurse reviews the patient’s lab results, which show an elevated BUN of 40 mg/dL and serum creatinine of 2.0 mg/dL. The patient reports feeling fatigued and has swelling in the legs. Which of the following nursing interventions is most important at this time?

A 60-year-old patient with a history of diabetes mellitus presents with an infected ulcer on their left foot. Upon assessment, the nurse notes poor circulation and decreased sensation in the foot. What is the most important nursing intervention to prevent further complications related to diabetic foot ulcers?

A 30-year-old patient with a 5-year history of Crohn’s disease is admitted with severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever. The physician is considering a differential diagnosis of exacerbation versus a flare of ulcerative colitis, which the patient’s sibling was recently diagnosed with. Which of the following findings would most strongly differentiate Crohn’s disease from ulcerative colitis?

A nurse is educating a patient who will begin taking isoniazid (INH) for the treatment of tuberculosis. Which of the following instructions is most important for the nurse to provide regarding the prevention of peripheral neuropathy while on this medication?

A 45-year-old female presents to the clinic with symptoms of dysuria, frequent urination, and cloudy, foul-smelling urine. The nurse suspects a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following findings would be most indicative of a UTI?

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?