A nurse assesses a patient with a tentative diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?

A patient arrives in the emergency department with hemiparesis and dysarthria that started two hours previously, and health records show a history of several transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). The nurse anticipates preparing the patient for

A patient with osteoarthritis is to have a lengthy x-ray examination. Which action by the nurse demonstrates patient advocacy?

The healthcare provider writes an order for bacteriologic testing for a patient who has a positive tuberculosis skin test and questionable chest x-ray. Which action will the nurse take?

During change of shift report, the off-going nurse reports that a previously cognizant patient has become disoriented and combative. The on-coming nurse needs to rank this patient by priority. Which patient problems ranking level is appropriate for this patient?  

The health care team at an inpatient psychiatric facility drafts these criteria for admission. Which criteria should be included in the final version of the admission policy? Select all that apply.

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the nurse, “The CIA is monitoring us through the fluorescent lights in this room. Be careful what you say.” Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?

A patient is admitted for small intestine obstruction. The nurse should assess the patient for: (Select all that apply.)

A patient is having difficulty making a decision. The nurse has mixed feelings about whether to provide advice. Which principle usually applies? Giving advice:

A patient cries as the nurse explores the patient’s feelings about the death of a close friend. The patient sobs, “I shouldn’t be crying like this. It happened a long time ago.” Which responses by the nurse facilitate communication? Select all that apply.