A nurse is conducting a health history on a 30-year-old female patient. When assessing her menstrual history, which of the following questions is most important to include?

A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing unrelieved acute pain. Which of the following complications should the nurse monitor for?

A nurse is teaching a patient about Pap smears. Which of the following statements indicates that the patient understands the purpose of a Pap smear?

Order: Give 1.5 liters 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV over 2.5 hours.  What rate should the nurse program the IV pump (mL/hr)?

Order: Ibuprofen 600 mg PO q6h PRN for mild pain. Available: Ibuprofen 200mg tablets How many tablets would the patient receive in 24 hours if they took a dose every time it was available?

A nurse is educating a group of patients about different types of pain. Which statement made by a patient indicates the need for further teaching?

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form. The nurse understands that which of the following topics is not typically addressed in the POLST?

Mr. Edward Mitchell, a 66-year-old gentleman with a complex medical history of cirrhosis and peptic ulcer disease, presented with a sudden onset of altered mental status and confusion, accompanied by episodes of disorientation and lethargy over the past 48 hours. His family reported a decline in cognition, new-onset bruising on the extremities, and generalized abdominal discomfort.  What is the priority assessment for Mr. Mitchell?

A nurse wants to check a patient’s ability to see objects clearly at a distance. Which tool should the nurse use?

Mr. Edward Mitchell, a 66-year-old gentleman with a complex medical history of cirrhosis and peptic ulcer disease, presented with a sudden onset of altered mental status and confusion, accompanied by episodes of disorientation and lethargy over the past 48 hours. His family reported a decline in cognition, new-onset bruising on the extremities, and generalized abdominal discomfort.  Which complication is most likely related to a decreased albumin level?