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Situation:  The findings of a first morning urine from a patient with 152 mg/dl blood glucose were:  pale, hazy; specific gravity, 1.030; pH, 6.0; glucose strongly positive; acetone and albumin – negative; microscopic; rare red blood cells, 0-3 WBC, yeast cells.  These findings might reasonably suggest a diagnosis of:

Patients with severe hemolytic anemia usually have which of the following peripheral blood changes?

“After completing clinical rotations, the student will demonstrate the ability to work well with all healthcare practitioners.” is an example of what type of learning objective?

A patient has had watery diarrhea for several days. Which sign or symptom if recognized by the nurse would be most concerning?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a hip spica cast. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A patient has had watery diarrhea for several days. Which sign or symptom if recognized by the nurse would be most concerning?

A patient being admitted with an acute exacerbation of Crohn’s disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and reports cramping abdominal pain and passing 10 or more bloody stools a day. Which nursing action will be implemented?

A major consideration in the management of the older adult with hypertension is to:

The nurse is caring for a patient following an ORIF of the left hip.  Which one of the following is included in the plan of care?

The nurse is taking a history for the patient with chronic pulmonary disease. The patient reports often sleeping in a chair that allows his head to be elevated rather than going to bed. The patient’s behavior is a strategy to deal with which condition?