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A patient in the emergency department shows disorganized behavior and incoherence after a friend suggested a homosexual encounter. In which room should the nurse place the patient?

It is 1515, and the PM shift nurse has just finished hearing shift report. In what order should the nurse see their assigned patients? 

Factor the polynomial completely.  11a(a – b) + (a – b)

A suspicious, socially isolated patient lives alone, eats one meal a day at a local shelter, and spends the remaining daily food allowance on cigarettes. Select a community psychiatric nurse’s best initial action.

A patient cries as the nurse explores the patient’s feelings about the death of a close friend. The patient sobs, “I shouldn’t be crying like this. It happened a long time ago.” Which responses by the nurse facilitate communication? Select all that apply.

Factor the polynomial completely.  343y3 + 729 

A patient with osteoarthritis is to have a lengthy x-ray examination. Which action by the nurse demonstrates patient advocacy?

A woman is 5’7″, 160 lbs, and wears a size 8 shoe. She says, “My feet are huge. I’ve asked three orthopedists to surgically reduce my feet.” This person tries to buy shoes to make her feet look smaller and, in social settings, conceals both feet under a table or chair. Which health problem is likely?

Factor the polynomial completely.  10×8 + 8×6 + 10×2

According to the Nebular Hypothesis,