A nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, manic phase. Which nursing diagnoses address priority needs for the patient? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with terminal cancer–related pain and a history of opioid abuse reports breakthrough pain 2 hours before the next dose of sustained-release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) is due. Which action would the nurse take first?

When making room assignments, the charge nurse should take which action for a newly admitted patient with hyponatremia? 

A student asks the nurse why a peripherally inserted central catheter is needed for a patient receiving a hypertonic total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution.  Which response by the nurse is accurate?

A nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient with chronic heart failure who forgot to take prescribed medications. The patient is short of breath, cyanotic, and has peripheral edema. Which assessment should the nurse complete first?

A patient is admitted for hypovolemia associated with multiple draining wounds. Which assessment would be the MOST accurate way for the nurse to evaluate fluid balance? 

Drug therapy with a dopamine receptor antagonist is initiated to manage a patient’s symptoms of schizophrenia. This drug decreases dopamine activity in the brain and may exhibit side effects similar to those of

An older adult patient who is malnourished with a low serum albumin presents to the hospital.  The nurse would expect which clinical manifestation?

What is the probability of rolling an even number on the die, and then getting a C on a spinner? (note: a single fair die has the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) 1351h.png  

 Increased perspiration, a higher body temperature, and a rapidly beating heart are all possible responses to a stressful situation. These body responses are most likely a direct result of the interaction of the