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The nurse prepares a male patient, 80 years old who has type II diabetes for a CAT scan with contrast. Which are essential actions for the nurse to take? Select all that apply.

A client is brough to the emergency department in an unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made. The LPN would assist the RN in immediately preparing to initiate which anticipated prescription from the primary healthcare provider?

The nurse is teaching a class for older adults about vaccinations. Which vaccine should the nurse suggest for this age group?

The nurse has been teaching the actions to prevent AIDS-related wasting syndrome with a patient being treated for AIDS. Which topics should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

Effective hand hygiene practices are important indicators of the quality and safety of care delivered in any healthcare setting.

The nurse is teaching a patient about antiretroviral therapy. What teaching point is important to reinforce?

The nurse would recognize that the patient understands antiretroviral therapy if the patient states that the goals of highly active antiretroviral therapy are which of these? Select all that apply.  

Which assessment is the most important for the patient with SIADH (Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion). 

Which practices characterize the basic competencies related to evidence-based practice? Select all that apply

A patient visiting the health department diagnosed with Neisseria gonorrheae is treated with a single IM dose of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) and is given prescription for doxycyline (Vibramycin) PO. The nurse explains to the patient that this combination of medications is prescribed to do what?