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The patient has been diagnosed as having gouty arthritis. The patient asks the nurse to explain the cause of the inflammation. What is the most appropriate nursing response? 

A patient diagnosed with hypertension has been prescribed an antihypertensive medication. The patient expresses interest in using an herbal remedy to lower blood pressure. What statement is most important for the nurse to provide to the patient?

The nurse is planning care for a client with hemiparesis of the right arm and leg. Where would the nurse plan to place objects needed by the client?

The nurse plans to administer a prescribed dose of Acetaminophen EC orally to a client with dysphagia. What is the nurse’s priority action?

It does not matter when you treat a patient undergoing cancer treatment. You must always pre-medicate a cancer patient.

Which of the following situations require the completion of an incident report? (Select all that apply.) 

The nurse is discharging a client from the hospital with a prescription for atorvastatin. What adverse effect should the client promptly report to the primary healthcare provider?

All of the following are side effects associated with oral contraceptives except which one?

Hypothyroid (cretinism in small children) exhibit all of the following dental abnormalities except which one?

What assessment/data collection findings would indicate respiratory dysfunction when examining a patient with respiratory difficulty? (Select all that apply)