A patient with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) tells the nurse, “I feel obsessed with thoughts about dying. Do you think I am just being morbid?” Which response by the nurse is best?

The nurse understands that which of the following confirms the diagnosis of AIDS:

A nurse is caring for a client who was placed on lithium a week ago for initial treatment of extreme mania due to bipolar disorder. Prior to administration of next dose of lithium, the nurse notes that the lithium blood level is 4.8 mEq/L. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?

A patient with cancer states he has no reason to live anymore. What is the most therapeutic response for the nurse to give at this time?

The doctor orders 30mg of a medication BIDThe patient weighs 47 pounds.The drug guide states that a safe dose is 1-2mg/kg/dayIs 30mg BID a safe dose for this patient?

A patient has been diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease. The nurse notes the patient’s lower extremities are cool to touch, without noticeable edema and the patient complains of leg pain while lying in bed. Which action should the nurse suggest to the patient?

A patient diagnosed with depression has recently started taking an antidepressant medication. The nurse recognizes that it is important to assess the patient for:

The nurse assessing a cardiac monitor notes that the cardiac complexes each have a P wave followed by a QRS and a T. The rate is 50. The nurse recognizes this arrhythmia as:

A nurse is assisting with the planning of care for a patient who is undergoing chemotherapy and is placed on neutropenic precautions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

Interpret the following Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*must also state compensation level, if not it will be marked wrongpH: 7.36PCO2: 55HCO3: 33