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The patient who is on an antihypertensive complains of headaches, dizziness, and ankle swelling. The nurse prioritizes which of the following assessments? Select all that apply.

Despite HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality, there are some situations in which confidentiality can be breached and information reported to other entities. This includes which of the following? Select all that Apply.

The nurse is caring for four patients. Which patient requires monitoring due to risk of prerenal failure?

Which is a side effect of monoclonal antibody treatment?

The patient diagnosed with CKD is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which assessment data warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?

The patient diagnosed with osteoporosis asks the nurse, “Why does smoking cigarettes cause my bones to be brittle?” Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is assessing the patient following a coronary artery bypass graft. Which finding in the immediate postoperative period should be the most concerning to the nurse?

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis who began taking methotrexate 2 weeks ago calls the clinic and complains that the medication is not working. How should the nurse respond?

The nurse is assessing the newly admitted patient who has an 8-cm AAA. Which finding should the nurse expect?

The patient diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia is admitted to the medical unit. Which order should the nurse implement first?