Which intervention should a nurse prioritize for a patient with advanced Parkinson’s disease experiencing dysphagia?

A nurse is describing cognitive therapy to a new nurse. Which of the following is the correct explanation as to how cognitive therapy works? 

A patient undergoing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) expresses feelings of anxiety related to persistent negative thoughts. What should be the nurse’s priority intervention?

A 60-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease presents with chest pain at rest that lasts longer than 15 minutes. What condition does this most likely indicate?

What interventions should a nurse prioritize for a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis? Select all that apply.

A client with a tracheostomy exhibits signs of respiratory distress. What should the nurse do first?

What is the primary reason for urgent surgical intervention in a patient with a large abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

Which intervention is prioritized for a client in alcohol withdrawal presenting with psychosis?

A nurse is visiting a client who has Alzheimer’s disease in their home. The client’s spouse states that the client gets increasingly agitated and restless in the evening hours and can sometimes be difficult to calm down. Which of the following behaviors does the nurse recognize that the client is experiencing?

The primary tool that is used to establish public policy is: