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Mr. Lewis tells the nurse he has been having trouble falling asleep for the past month. He reports drinking two cups of coffee in the evening to “stay awake for TV,” scrolling on his phone in bed every night, and taking long naps in the afternoon. The nurse provides teaching on sleep hygiene. Which statement by Mr. Lewis indicates he needs more teaching?

A patient says, “I’m really worried about managing my diabetes at home.” Which of the following nurse behaviors demonstrate active listening? Select all that apply.

Mr. Thompson, a 58-year-old patient with newly diagnosed hypertension, is discharged home with prescriptions and lifestyle modification instructions. The nurse notices he seems confused about how to take his medications and what changes to make in his diet. Which nursing action best demonstrates effective patient education?

A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit. Review the scenarios below and match each part of the nurse’s thought process to the correct CJMM step. The steps are: CJMM Steps:a. Recognize Cuesb. Analyze Cuesc. Prioritize Hypothesesd. Generate Solutionse. Take Actionf. Evaluate Outcomes

The somatic nervous system is responsible which actions? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a patient who reports feeling “tired of living” and has a history of prior suicide attempts. Which action by the nurse demonstrates priority suicide safety?

Which assessment findings would a nurse prioritize for a patient undergoing thoracentesis? Select all that apply.

Which interventions should a nurse prioritize when providing trach care to a patient with laryngeal cancer to prevent complications? Select all that apply.

How should a nurse prioritize care for a patient with pneumonia to ensure effective treatment and recovery? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the client diagnosed with influenza. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?