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The nurse is evaluating a patient who is concerned about the possibility of having a sexually transmitted infection. Which assessment action best evaluates the patient’s risk for contracting an STI?

A patient administered regular insulin 30 minutes ago has not received a breakfast tray. The patient is now experiencing nervousness and tremors. The nurse must prioritize actions to manage the situation. What steps will the nurse take to address the patient’s condition while ensuring the patient’s overall safety and continuity of care?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has unexplained, recurrent vomiting and who is unable to keep anything down. Until the cause of the vomiting is determined, the nurse will anticipate administering which medications?

A 52-year-old patient is prescribed bacitracin for a localized skin infection. During discharge teaching, the patient asks if bacitracin could also be taken orally for additional protection against infection. The nurse must educate the patient about the appropriate use of bacitracin. Select “True” or “False” for each statement below.

A client with cancer will be starting chemotherapy and is concerned about the side effects. The nurse states, “The medication may make you feel sick; however, your provider has ordered medication to help with the side effects.” What ethical principle is the nurse practicing?

The nurse is teaching a patient who is about to take a long car trip about using dimenhydrinate to prevent motion sickness. What information is important to include when teaching this patient?

A patient is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a bacterial infection. The nurse is evaluating the patient’s care plan to prevent complications during therapy. Which nursing interventions should the nurse prioritize to reduce the patient’s risk of adverse effects? Select all that apply.

You are caring for a patient with dysphagia who is at risk for aspiration.  Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to minimize the patient’s risk for aspiration during meals?

The nurse delegates feeding a client with dysphagia to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The nurse reviews the procedure with the UAP. Which statement by the UAP requires additional teaching?

A patient with HIV asks the nurse why it is important to take antiretroviral therapy (ART) medications consistently. Which response by the nurse demonstrates understanding of the patient’s needs?