A nursing student performs a focused abdominal assessment on her patient in clinical. Which of the following actions performed by the nurse warrants further education?

The nurse understands that the patient must be able to do activities of daily living (ADLs) prior to returning home. Which is NOT an example of an ADL?

The nurse is assessing a patient’s stool. What does a positive hemoccult test indicate?

An 85-year-old patient comments during his annual physical examination that he seems to be getting shorter with age. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most accurate about aging?

The nurse is assessing a patient for constipation. Which of the following criteria is correct for constipation?

Your athlete has a grade III hamstring strain. You assess that he needs 3000 calories, but he is only eating 2200. He eats fast food often, drinks about 50 ounces of water daily, and doesn’t like to eat vegetables. What is the TOP PRIORITY to heal at the optimal rate?

Which of the following methods is recommended for replacing a contaminated glove?

Collagen and copper are two nutrients that may help prevent injury during times of joint laxity in females. How many days into the menstrual cycle are estrogen levels highest and joint laxity more of a concern?

I understand that I may not leave the testing area once I have started an exam.

All of the following are good sources of iron for a plant-based athlete EXCEPT…