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The nurse planning the postoperative instructions for the patient who will undergo a hypophysectomy. Which information is most important for the nurse to include? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a patient who had surgery 2 days ago. The nurse notes that the C-reactive protein is elevated. What potential problem does this finding indicate?

An anxious patient enters the emergency room with angioedema of the lips and tongue, dyspnea, urticaria, and wheezing after having eaten a peanut butter sandwich. Which action will be the nurse’s first intervention?

If Grandma Baker has Alzheimer’s disease, which memory will remain intact longest?

A nurse is caring for a patient who presents with complaints of sudden, severe vertigo, nausea, and hearing loss in one ear. The nurse suspects the patient may have **Meniere’s disease**. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to manage this patient’s symptoms?

A 60-year-old male patient is being evaluated for symptoms of **benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)**. He reports difficulty initiating urination and a weak urine stream. Which of the following medications is most commonly prescribed to help relieve these symptoms?

A nurse is providing education to a patient who has been prescribed diazepam (Valium) for muscle spasms related to a back injury. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

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A 22-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of chlamydia, including vaginal discharge, dysuria, and pelvic discomfort. The healthcare provider prescribes **azithromycin (Zithromax)** for treatment. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse emphasize when educating the patient about this medication?

What is one advantage of using ophthalmic ointment rather than ophthalmic drops?