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A patient with an acute attack of gout in the right great toe has a new prescription for probenecid. Which information about the patient’s home routine should the nurse understand indicates a need for teaching regarding gout management?

What should the nurse include in the teaching plan for ae patient who has acute low back pain and muscle spasms?

A patient who slipped and fell in the shower at home has a proximal left humerus fracture immobilized with a sling. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A patient arrived at the emergency department after tripping over a rug and falling at home. Which finding should the nurse identify as most important to communicate to the health care provider?

The nurse should instruct a patient with a nondisplaced fractured left radius that the cast will need to remain in place for what amount of time?

A patient hospitalized with polymyositis has joint pain; erythematous facial rash; eyelid edema; and a weak, hoarse voice. What safety priority should the nurse identify for this patient?

The nurse is planning care for a patient who is chronically malnourished. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

What action should the nurse take after assisting with a needle biopsy of the liver at a patient’s bedside?

Which of the nurse’s assigned patients should be referred to the dietitian for a complete nutritional assessment? (Select all that apply.)

A patient’s peripheral parenteral nutrition (PN) bag is nearly empty, and a new PN bag has not arrived yet from the pharmacy. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate?