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The nurse is teaching an elderly patient on the risks of infection for older adults. Which of the following factors would the nurse include in the education? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse knows that a patient with prolonged prothrombin time (PT) values (not related to medication) probably has dysfunction in which organ?

A patient has a bone density score of -2.8. What action by the nurse is best?

The nurse providing direct patient care uses specific practices to reduce the chance of acquiring infection with human immune deficiency virus (HIV) from patients. Which practice is most effective?

A nurse answers a patient’s call light and finds the patient in the bathroom, vomiting large amounts of bright red blood. Which action would the nurse take first?

A nurse assesses a patient with a mechanical bowel obstruction who reports intermittent abdominal pain. An hour later the patient reports constant abdominal pain. Which action would the nurse take next?

The nurse knows that a patient with prolonged prothrombin time (PT) values (not related to medication) probably has dysfunction in which organ?

A nurse is examining a patient reporting right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain. What technique would the nurse use to assess this patient’s abdomen?

A patient is undergoing computed tomography (CT) of a joint. What action by the nurse is most important before the test?

The nurse is working with patients who have esophageal disorders. The nurse would assess the patients for which manifestations? (Select all that apply.)