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Which common framework helps guide the nurse when prioritizing patient needs?

The nurse administers a specific medication to an older adult patient.  The patient has a diagnosis of dehydration which means a decrease in body water.  What does this place the patient at risk for?

Two hours after completing the initial assessment of a patient, the patient states they are now short of breath. What should the nurse assess at this time?

The nurse is documenting about a patient situation after the dressing has been changed, that includes the following data:  wound is red with an odor; skin is edematous around the wound; patient complains of pain 7/10 at wound site.  What is the most accurate documentation for the nurses note?

The nurse is completing the documentation of the hospitalized patient.  The nurse is aware to include:  Select all that apply.  

The nurse is providing education about medications to a patient.  The patient asks what the term “drug action” means.  The nurse knows that which statement best describes a drug action in the body.

A 48-year-old patient phoned to schedule an appointment for a routine prophy. Upon further questioning, you discover that he has recently been hospitalized for one week due to a stroke. What is your next course of action?

The nurse is preparing to measure a client’s blood pressure. Which should the nurse explain that blood pressure measures?

A client is approved to use a heating pad at home. Which should the nurse emphasize when teaching the client about the use of this device?

When responding to a client’s call light, the nurse says, “What can I do to help you?” Which therapeutic communication technique is the nurse using?