A 45-year-old patient with end-stage liver disease is considering liver transplantation. Which factor should the nurse practitioner prioritize when discussing the patient’s prognosis and goals of care?

An 84-year-old male patient with advanced dementia and dysphagia and recent hospitalization for aspiration pneumonia presents to your office. His son shares that tube feeding was mentioned prior to discharge and wants to know more about artificial tube feeding. What is important for the patient and son to understand about the risks and benefits of tube feeding prior to making a decision? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following conditions is considered a systemic risk factor for the development of pressure ulcers?

A patient presents to the clinic following up on a recent DXA scan after an incidental finding of a thoracic vertebral compression fracture after a complaint of mid-back pain. The DXA scan interpretation reveals a BMD of 2.5 SDs below the normal young adult. What is the correct category of osteoporosis for this patient?

A patient with end-stage COPD is hospitalized. Which of the following medications is commonly used for the management of dyspnea in palliative care?

Which of the following are ineffective ways to prevent delirium during hospitalization? Select all that apply.

A 50-year-old female patient presents with chronic low back pain that has been present for several months. She has tried over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) without significant relief. What is the next appropriate step in managing this patient’s persistent pain?

A provider reviews labs for a patient. Which laboratory finding is commonly seen in older patients with anemia or chronic disease?

A 62-year-old female patient has been experiencing persistent neuropathic pain in her lower extremities for the past year. The pain is described as burning and shooting, and it significantly affects her quality of life. Which medication would be the most appropriate for managing her persistent neuropathic pain?

A 60-year-old male presents with a non-healing, ulcerated lesion on the side of his tongue. The lesion is indurated and measures 2 cm in diameter. On examination, there are palpable cervical lymph nodes on the same side of the neck. Based on these findings, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?