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During a hot summer day, an older adult patient tells the home health nurse that he “is not voiding that much.” On taking his vital signs, the nurse notes a heart rate of 100 beats/min and a blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse take first?

When taking the blood pressure of a patient after a parathyroidectomy to treat hyperparathyroidism, the nurse notes that the patient’s hand has gone into flexion contractions. Which does the nurse determine may be the cause of this symptom? @Hypocalcemia is a condition in which the blood serums contain low levels of calcium;  this can also lead to lack of vitamin D. Symptoms of hypocalcemia include muscle cramps, confusion, tingling in the hands, feet, and face, muscle spasms, weak and brittle nails, and easy fracturing of the bones (Story, p. 411).

A nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient assessment would be the most indicative of having acute pain?

Which is considered as a cornerstone to manage cardiovascular disease?

Which has been shown to substantially reduce the risk of vascular events and mortality?

Which deficit will the nurse expect to find in a patient who has experienced an injury to the frontal lobe of the brain?

Which can potentiate the effects of the human papilloma virus and lead to the development of cancer?

When performing an assessment, the nurse detects a fruity odor on the patient’s breath. Which will the nurse do next?

Which adverse effect of chemotherapy has been reduced after providing a combination intervention of education and medication?

Which statement about different intervention approaches to change behavior is accurate?