A 67 year old male presents to the emergency department with…
A 67 year old male presents to the emergency department with complaints of sudden intense pain to his left eye. On initial assessment the AGACNP notes the patient is guarding the eye, and excessive tears are present. A fluorescein stain is performed after numbing with lidocaine. The blue light reveals the following: DR P. MARAZZI/Science Source. (2025). Eye stained with fluorescein dye to aid exam. In WebMD. What is the patient’s diagnosis?
Read DetailsA psychiatric nurse is caring for a 35-year-old incarcerated…
A psychiatric nurse is caring for a 35-year-old incarcerated client with a history of antisocial personality disorder and alcohol use disorder. The client was admitted to the mental health unit after becoming increasingly agitated. The nurse notes: Pacing continuously in the hallway Tremors and sweating Reporting, “I see insects crawling on the wall.” Becoming verbally threatening toward other inmates Which action should the nurse take first?
Read DetailsA nurse is caring for a 84 year old patient with Parkinson’s…
A nurse is caring for a 84 year old patient with Parkinson’s disease who suddenly exhibits increased confusion, agitation, and fever in addition to the usual motor symptoms. After analyzing these new cues, which nursing action should the nurse prioritize?
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A client with osteoarthritis and peripheral vascular disease reports increasing difficulty grasping objects and intermittent leg pain during walking. Which nursing action should be prioritized to address both musculoskeletal function and vascular health?
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A nurse is monitoring a client receiving 1,000 mL of 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer’s to infuse over 8 hours. At 1400 hours, the nurse notes 500 mL remaining in the IV bag. Using this information, at what time should the nurse begin administering the next IV bag to ensure continuous fluid infusion?
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