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A patient presents with double vision and reports difficulty focusing on objects. The nurse is assessing extraocular movements. What is the most sensitive test for detecting cranial nerve dysfunction?

A patient taking timolol for glaucoma develops dizziness, bradycardia, and hypotension. What is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is caring for a patient at risk for urinary retention. Which interventions can help prevent this complication? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is monitoring a patient receiving opioid analgesics. Which finding is most concerning?

A nurse is educating a patient about the functions and stages of sleep. Which statement is correct?

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving enteral nutrition via a nasogastric (NG) tube. Which nursing interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is implementing strategies to prevent pressure ulcers in an immobile patient. Which interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A patient reports infrequent bowel movements and straining during defecation. What should the nurse recommend to help relieve constipation?

A nurse is educating a patient about the physiological process of urine formation. Which statement is correct?

A postoperative patient is prescribed an opioid analgesic. Which nursing action is most important before administration?