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A 16-year-old male is hospitalized for cystic fibrosis He will be in inpatient for two weeks while he receives antibiotics. As the nurse caring for this patient, what action can you take that will most enhance his psychosocial development?

When the common bile duct is obstructed, what clinical manifestations would the nurse observe? (Select all that apply.)

A woman who has experienced recent fetal demise continues to call out for her infant. According to the Miles and Demi Model of Parental Grief, which phase of grief is this patient likely experiencing?

Examples of causes which can lead to Stress-Related Mucosal Disease (SRMD) also known as physiological stress ulcer include? (Select all that apply.)

When teaching a patient with newly diagnosed hypertension about controlling their illness, the nurse recognizes that?

A client at 4 months gestation comes for a prenatal visit.  She reports continued nausea and vomiting, and scant, prune-colored vaginal discharge.  She has experienced no weight loss and has a fundal height larger than expected for her pregnancy.  Which of the complications should the nurse expect?

The nurse is caring for a 3-week-old boy with congenital heart disease (CHD). At birth he initially showed no signs or symptoms, but within the second week of life he developed symptoms of heart failure (HF). He was found to have coarctation of the aorta and is now under the care of the cardiology team and scheduled for surgery. The infant is experiencing increased signs of HF and was hospitalized early this morning. What are the most important signs of HF that the nurse would look for in this infant? Select all that apply.

A woman who is 6 months pregnant has sought medical attention, saying she fell down the stairs. What scenario would cause an emergency department nurse to suspect that the woman has been a victim of Intimate Partner Violence?

The provider prescribes sucralfate (Carafate) for treatment of a patient’s peptic ulcer.  What should the nurse teach the patient regarding this medication?

A 10-week-old infant is treated in the emergency department with  3 days of rhinorrhea, congestion, and cough. Siblings are ill, and the infant is unable to breastfeed. In the emergency department, the infant is treated with nasal suctioning and  blow by oxygen at 100%. The vitals are:  Temperature: 99.2 °F Heart rate: 178 beats/min Respirations: 65 breaths/min Oxygen saturation: 92% (on room air) Albuterol is given for wheezing but has no effect on reducing the wheezing. A chest x-ray is ordered. The infant improves slightly with a decreased respiratory rate but still has significant nasal congestion. Rapid laboratory testing for respiratory viral panels is positive for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The infant is admitted to the pediatric unit for ongoing care. What of the following complication does the nurse anticipate?  (select all that apply)