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What condition may cause both a risk of clotting and a risk of bleeding? 

Which patient is at the highest risk of experiencing severe bleeding?

Which type of intravenous (IV) catheter is most commonly used for blood transfusions?

A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. When performing the first assessment, the nurse notices that the patient is receiving oxygen via a nasal cannula at 6L per minute and an order to keep oxygen saturations above 94%. The patient does not appear to have any increased work of breathing. The nurse contacts the provider to change the order based on what concern? 

A patient is being assessed for possible obstructive sleep apnea. What diagnostic test will be used and what is the diagnostic criteria?  Diagnostic test: [test] Diagnostic criteria: [criteria]

What nursing intervention is crucial for preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia?

A 50 year old female has contracted a viral illness that has caused intense vomiting over the last 8 hours. Due to the short nature of the illness, her body has not yet had time to compensate for the any losses created by the vomiting. What is her anticipated blood gas result?  PaCO2 pH HCO3 [PaCO2] [pH] [HCO3]

What education should the nurse provide to a patient diagnosed with polycythemia vera?

_____ is caused by unilateral inflammation of the 7th cranial nerve, which results in weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles on the ipsilateral or same side. What is this disease called?

4. A 70-year-old patient with Parkinson’s disease presents to the clinic with reports of worsening tremors and difficulty with balance. The patient is currently taking levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet). Which nursing assessment is most appropriate?