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A nurse is assessing a patient’s stoma on postoperative day 3. The nurse notes that the stoma has a shiny appearance and a pink color. How should the nurse best respond to this assessment finding?

A patient with a sacral pressure ulcer has had a urinary catheter inserted. As a result of this new intervention, the nurse should prioritize what nursing diagnosis in the patient’s plan of care?

A patient with a sacral pressure ulcer has had a urinary catheter inserted. As a result of this new intervention, the nurse should prioritize what nursing diagnosis in the patient’s plan of care?

A patient with a sacral pressure ulcer has had a urinary catheter inserted. As a result of this new intervention, the nurse should prioritize what nursing diagnosis in the patient’s plan of care?

The nurse is caring for a patient postoperative day 4 following a kidney transplant. When assessing for potential signs and symptoms of rejection, what assessment should the nurse prioritize?

An ICU nurse notices that a patient’s SaO2 has decreased to 82%. The nurse performs an assessment and notes dyspnea and absent breath sounds on the right side. What should the nurse anticipate as the next course of treatment?

The nurse is caring for a patient postoperative day 4 following a kidney transplant. When assessing for potential signs and symptoms of rejection, what assessment should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse performed a bedside fingerstick glucose on a type I diabetic patient who has been NPO for 24 hours. The patient’s result was 296 mg/dL. The nurse recognizes the need for a rapid acting insulin to be administered. Which insulin should the nurse anticipate administering to the patient?

An adult patient has sought care for the treatment of obesity. Which potential factors should the nurse assess that could have contributed to the patient’s current diagnosis? Select all that apply.

A nurse is educating a patient about hiatal hernia symptom management. Which of the following patient statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.