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A patient hospitalized with polymyositis has joint pain; erythematous facial rash; eyelid edema; and a weak, hoarse voice. What safety priority should the nurse identify for this patient?

The nurse is planning care for a patient who is chronically malnourished. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

What action should the nurse take after assisting with a needle biopsy of the liver at a patient’s bedside?

Which of the nurse’s assigned patients should be referred to the dietitian for a complete nutritional assessment? (Select all that apply.)

A patient’s peripheral parenteral nutrition (PN) bag is nearly empty, and a new PN bag has not arrived yet from the pharmacy. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate?

A severely malnourished patient reports that he is Jewish. What initial action should the nurse take to meet his nutritional needs?

Which question should the nurse ask to assess a patient’s dysuria?

A young adult male patient seen at the primary care clinic reports feeling continued fullness after voiding and a split, spraying urine stream. What should the nurse ask about the patient’s history?

A 58-yr-old male patient who is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome has ascites and 4+ leg edema. Which patient problem is present, based on these findings?

Which information from a patient’s urinalysis requires that the nurse notify the health care provider?