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A terminally ill patient is experiencing constipation as a result of pain medication. Which intervention is most effective for the nurse to use?

A nurse includes the diagnosis “Ineffective Breathing Pattern” in a patient’s care plan. Which sleep disorder most likely led to this diagnosis?

A nurse assists the transplant coordinator in requesting organ and tissue donation from a patient’s family. What is the primary reason for the nurse’s involvement?

The nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen for pain management in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Which part of the patient’s social history warrants the most attention?

The nurse is providing end-of-life care for a patient in the last stages of dying. Which observation should prompt the nurse to notify the family and prepare them for death?

A postpartum patient has had a 28-hour labor and has not slept since delivery. She appears disoriented to time and date. Which nursing diagnosis most accurately reflects the patient’s condition?

A patient tells the nurse they are experiencing excessive worry and work-related stress and would like to try a non-medical strategy to help manage these symptoms. Which intervention should the nurse recommend?

A patient shares that they use breathwork and yoga as complementary therapies. The nurse advises including energy-field modalities. Which techniques does this recommendation involve?

A nurse is caring for a dying patient with the goal of promoting dignity and validating the patient’s life. Which action best supports this goal?

A patient asks the nurse to explain spirituality. What is the nurse’s best response?