A 78-year-old woman presents for evaluation and treatment of depression. She has hypertension with CKD (eGFR 30 mL/min) and chronic pain related to osteoarthritis. What antidepressant is MOST appropriate?

Which of the following soluble factors is released from cardiomyocytes in response to increased blood volume?

Which is the appropriate intervention for a patient with the nursing diagnosis wandering related to disorientation, memory loss, and urge incontinence?

A patient’s spouse smokes cigarettes in the kitchen while the patient uses supplemental oxygen in the bedroom. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this family?

Which equipment should the nurse utilize when ambulating a patient with a history of severe COPD?

The patient is aggressively attempting to pull out IV lines and hurt staff members. Which is the first action of the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has ongoing headaches, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue since the weather turned cold and snowy. Which assessment question is most important to ask the patient?

A small amount of mercury was spilled on the floor after an old sphygmomanometer was broken. What is the priority action of the nurse?

Which patient care need may be delegated to the nursing assistant?

Civil rights and education needs in society led the federal government to increase its power and authority by mandating changes to state governments using the threat to withhold federal funds.