The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with influenza.  The patient has a fever, chills, sore throat, and a cough.  Breath sounds include crackles and wheezed.  For which reason will the nurse contact the physician?

An obese patient is being evaluated by the health care provider (HCP) for sleep apnea.  Thich recommendation by the HCP does the nurse find unexpected?

Which nursing interventions can improve comfort in a patient with a continuous positive airway pressure mask? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient in the health-care provider’s office who is undergoing aggressive radiation and chemotherapy treatments for metastatic cancer. The nurse notes a 3-pound weight loss since the previous week’s visit. The patient says that his appetite is poor and he is nauseated and vomits daily. What actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

A young adult is admitted with manifestations associated with cystic fibrosis.  What should the nurse expect to find when collecting data from this patient? Select all that apply.

A nurse is collecting data about a client’s skin turgor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?  

The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) notifies the registered nurse (RN) that a patient under hospice care is in respiratory distress. Which clinical manifestation supports this finding?  

The nurse enters the room of a patient who is acutely short of breath.  Which action should the nurse take first?

A client with asthma is raising his shoulders each time he takes a breath.  What is the mostly likely cause of this finding?

Which of the following drugs is given PO, a low dose is given initially and then titrated until an optimal dose is found for the patient?