You are caring for a patient who has just been told that his illness is progressing and nothing more can be done for him. After the physician leaves, the patient asks you to stay with him for awhile. You agree to stay. The patient becomes tearful and tries several times to say something but cannot get the words out. What would be an appropriate response for you to make at this time?

Health promotion ranks high on the list of health-related concerns of the American public. Based on current knowledge, what factor is the most significant in health, longevity, and weight control?

The nurse is providing patient education for a patient with peptic ulcer disease secondary to chronic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use. The patient has been newly prescribed misoprostol (Cytotec). What would the nurse be most accurate in informing the patient about the drug?A) B) C) D)

You are caring for a patient who has just been told that her stage IV colon cancer has recurred and metastasized to the liver. The oncologist offers the patient the option of surgery to treat the progression of this disease. What type of surgery does the oncologist offer?

A patient presents to the clinic complaining of symptoms that suggest diabetes mellitus. What criteria would support checking blood levels for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

What is a minimally invasive surgical approach that is diagnostic for cancer and has, in some instances, replaced lymph node dissections?

You are caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of GI bleed. When you make your shift assessment, you find the patient is tachycardic and hypotensive. The patient has an episode of hematemesis while you are in the room. What would be a priority nursing action for this patient?

The nurse is writing a care plan for a patient admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with an open fracture. The nurse will assign priority to what nursing diagnosis for a patient with an open fracture of the radius?

A patient has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The physician has prescribed an oral antidiabetic agent that will inhibit the production of glucose by the liver and thereby aid in the control of blood glucose. What type of oral antidiabetic agent did the physician prescribe for this patient?

You have assumed care of a patient who has returned after a barium enema study. When you assess the patient’s bowel patterns and stools, what findings based upon the assessment of the stool would you report to the physician?